Norcold 1210 not getting cold

[Rideblue51]

As stated in the headline. Unit has been on AC for about 8 hours now. Fridge is about 60F, freezers are at 8F. I have 2 fans that I have used in the past installed to enhance heat dissipate in the back that have worked well in the past. Rig has been sitting for a few months now and has always been level. Today I thought I would run it for a little exercise before an upcoming month long trip. Now I am worried. Any thoughts?

[huntindog]

As stated in the headline. Unit has been on AC for about 8 hours now. Fridge is about 60F, freezers are at 8F. I have 2 fans that I have used in the past installed to enhance heat dissipate in the back that have worked well in the past. Rig has been sitting for a few months now and has always been level. Today I thought I would run it for a little exercise before an upcoming month long trip. Now I am worried. Any thoughts?

Normal. Always start it a day or two early.

[huntr70]

Agreed.

Absorption fridges remove heat, they don't make cold.

Try freezing jugs of water and putting them in the fridge when you start it. It helps the cool down time immensely.

[xrated]

Agreed.

Absorption fridges remove heat, they don't make cold.

Try freezing jugs of water and putting them in the fridge when you start it. It helps the cool down time immensely.

Absorption and compressor type refrigeration systems REMOVE heat and don't make cold, it's just that compressor type systems do it much more efficiently. And the simple reason why is that a compressor forces continues movement of the refrigerant through the system and doesn't rely on convective movement of the refrigerant, like the absorption system does. The result is that absorption systems take a lot longer and require a fairly level format because the refrigerant is not force through it's cycle like a compressor system's refrigerant is.

[Rideblue51]

Normal. Always start it a day or two early.

That's funny, it's never happened before in the last 3 years and over 40 trips.

[brandtb1919]

As stated in the headline. Unit has been on AC for about 8 hours now. Fridge is about 60F, freezers are at 8F. I have 2 fans that I have used in the past installed to enhance heat dissipate in the back that have worked well in the past. Rig has been sitting for a few months now and has always been level. Today I thought I would run it for a little exercise before an upcoming month long trip. Now I am worried. Any thoughts?

My rule of thumb is to give it 24 hours prior to departure, and try to only load food that has already been chilled in the house fridge (especially drinks).

[MoonShadow_1911]

Agreed.

Absorption fridges remove heat, they don't make cold.

Try freezing jugs of water and putting them in the fridge when you start it. It helps the cool down time immensely.

I use the cooler blue ice packs in both the freezer and refrigerator. It seems to help. It may be wishful hoping, but...

[Redapple63]

Pretty much what everyone else said. Give it 24 hours. If after trust it is not cold, then start to worry.

Bill

[coltss]

As stated in the headline. Unit has been on AC for about 8 hours now. Fridge is about 60F, freezers are at 8F. I have 2 fans that I have used in the past installed to enhance heat dissipate in the back that have worked well in the past. Rig has been sitting for a few months now and has always been level. Today I thought I would run it for a little exercise before an upcoming month long trip. Now I am worried. Any thoughts?

Did your refer ever start cooling down properly because I have the same problem and its been on for 3 days and its brand new?

[Rideblue51]

Did your refer ever start cooling down properly because I have the same problem and its been on for 3 days and its brand new?

Yes it did somewhat, but then I switched it to gas and that did the trick. I think I'll start doing the gas first the switch it over to electric when I reach my destination.