Troubleshooting an Everchill 12v RV Refrigerator Not Getting Cool Enough

Question:

I have a 3 year old Everchill 12volt refrigerator. I have the dial set to 7 and it won’t get colder than 42° in the fridge. The freezer is at 10° and is taking 4-5 days to freeze a pound of hamburger. Any ideas? The fan is working and cycling on and off. I have tried pulling the fuse for a couple hours and no change.

asked by: Scotternjj

Expert Reply:

The most common issue for a 12v fridge like an Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer # 324-000119 having that sort of issue is a lack of power. You need at least 11.5v DC to properly work. You can use a voltage meter like the # PT89ZR to check the voltage running to the outlet and if you're getting less than 11.5v DC you'll need to increase the gauge of your wiring running from the battery to the outlet.

If you have had the fridge for the past 3 years and are just now getting the issue, then it could be something else. If you do have the correct voltage then the next thing to do is unplug the unit from the wall and let it fully defrost. You will then want to remove the back panel and clear out the drain tube using a long pipe cleaner. You could potentially have a clog causing your issues.

If neither of the above options fix your issues then I would recommend having a licensed technician repair your fridge as there is most likely an internal issue.

expert reply by: Scott S