Norcold N 180.3 3-Way Fridge 2017 Burner

banjer54

I'm trying to figure out how to remove the burned from my fridge. The fridge lights but doesn't get any colder than 58 deg. I've blew air through and used a shop vac. still wont get cold. Now I'm trying to remove it to clean it.

pthomas745

What year trailer?  What model fridge?

MuttonChops

@banjer54;
First off, does the Fridge cool on 120VAC ? . . . will take a couple of hours to cool.
Next, is your Burner Flame shape and color as defined in the Fridge Owners Manual?

If the Fridge cools on 120VAC and the Flame looks 'normal' . . . . before you rip apart the Burner Assembly suggest you inspect/check the Burner Exhaust Extension tube position.  The extension tube can slip during road travel and direct exhaust gas (heat) on to the cooling heat exchanger.

This forum thread {link} has a detailed discussion of the issue.
Burner Exhaust Extension

If you still need to rip apart the the burner box . . . there are parts lists, exploded diagrams on-line:

Sharon_is_SAM

This may help:  https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/5619/norcold-not-working

banjer54

2017 Norcold 180

banjer54

I does work with shore power. Just not propane. The gauge goes to green and stays there. Its been too cold outside to cold outside for me to work on it.

MuttonChops

@banjer54 ;  So Fridge works fine on 120VAC and your 'flame indicator' is reporting the flame is active.

Perhaps you are not waiting long enough; various RV Manufacturers state their Propane Fueled Fridge units take between 4 and 24 hours to reach temperature.  My experience is that from dead-off propane always takes longer then 120VAC to cool down the Fridge.

banjer54

This just started and I did leave it on with plenty of of time to cool thanks. I think it was the BURNER EXHAUST EXTENSION. It had shifted as you suggested earlier. I moved it away from the coil. Its too cold outside to light it now and see if its getting cold. It was snowing this morning. As soon as it warms up some I'll check it again. Thanks for your help.

banjer54

yesterday I had a chance to try my fridge. MuttonChops That's what it was . the Burned exhaust was under the cooling coil. Thanks