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12-13-2017, 05:49 AM #291
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Trouble replacing Atwood Refir Heating Element 14044
My 14044 Atwood heating element was definitely bad (0 resistance)....Bought at new one from rvcoolingunit.com with same dimensions as original one 15.85 diameter & same length. I removed the old element and tried to insert the new element. It went into the tube almost all the way, but would not go down the last 1 inch. Therefore, I could not put the cover back on the heater metal stack. ***I am going back to try inserting it all the way down today. I am going to polish the new heater tube and put a little lubricant on it to try to get it to insert all the way down. Do you have any suggestions??????
Thank you, Alan & Edie
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12-13-2017, 06:27 AM #292
Alan & Edie - I would start by carefully comparing the old and the new heater elements. It could be a burr or a crimp or some other minor manufacturing difference between the elements. Or, has something fallen into the element tube? Can you re-insert the original element without a problem? If not, it is something in the tube . . . if you can, there is something different about the new element.
Goodluck and let us know how you solve this.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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12-13-2017, 07:25 AM #293
Atwood refer issues chapter 350...
I thought I’d give you an update on our experience with the Atwood refer 3 amp fuse blowing issue. We took it back to our dealer again and they have been working it with the extended warranty company. #1-The circuit board & heating element can’t be replaced because the refer is no longer made and ergo parts aren’t available. #2-Dometic bought Atwood so the only option (other than to replace the fuse every month) is to replace the refer. #3-The extended warranty company is fighting this as it’s an expensive repair. I’m praying they’ll do the right thing but if they don’t, my next steps will be to contact GD for their assistance, send a letter to Trailer Life and as a last resort, sue the warranty company.
I can’t tell you how close we are to drop-kicking the 2015 GD 303RLS into the middle of next week. This has put such a sour taste in my mouth I have lost interest in rving.
Thx for listening. GD if you’re listening, I strongly encourage you to get in front of this. While it’s not your refer, you are the manufacturer of the RV and as such should use better materials in your rigs. I went back to the first post on this, 6/6/2014!!!!! Surely by now GD would have seen this is a recall situation. In almost every case the issue was with the Reflection model! How can GD turn a blind eye to what is happening? Do you realize that the only solution is to spend approx $2500 and get a new refer? Do the right thing GD. It may not be easy but it would validate what you say about your company.Last edited by thompson71; 12-13-2017 at 08:14 AM. Reason: Revision
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12-13-2017, 08:14 AM #294
thompson71 - We feel your pain. Many of us have been through similar iterations of Atwood fridge problems. From parts replacement to replacing the entire fridge. Dometic ended production of this fridge when they bought Atwood . . . apparently for good reason.
Although dealers are claiming that parts are not available (which usually means the parts are no longer listed by their regular supplier) Dometic/Atwood says that they still have parts. See this related thread https://www.mygrandrv.com/fo...hlight=McGuire I would suggest that you go around your dealer and your insurance company and talk with these guys directly.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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12-14-2017, 06:28 AM #295
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Hi Rob,
Well, after carefully comparing the new heater element to the old factory one, the new heater element was about 1/4" longer. So I just used a tin snips to modify the boiler chamber cover a little to accommodate the new heater element. The Atwood Frige is now working just fine on 110 v electric power.
Thanks, Alan
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12-14-2017, 10:28 AM #296
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12-14-2017, 08:24 PM #297
Hi all, I wanted to update our problems with the Atwood refer. Our dealer, Windish RV in Lakewood, CO has been working with the insurance company. Today, they were successful and the insurance company agreed to replace the refer!! We are thrilled! I want to thank all of you for listening to me and offering your insights and experiences, they were much appreciated and extremely valuable. Thanks again and I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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03-09-2018, 02:38 PM #298
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05-19-2018, 04:21 PM #299
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Hi Jim, My unit is acting up, not working i replaced the thermostate and heating element, still nodda. the circut card your talking about is that the main circut control card that your heating element connects to? Your help will be appreciated. thanks mel
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10-01-2021, 10:41 AM #300
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