Norcold running on propane

[donaldrfiske]

Should fridge cycle on and off when running on propane?

[wolfe10]

In a word, YES. The thermostat should cycle it on/off on propane or 120 VAC.

[donaldrfiske]

Ok so since it’s running constantly on propane and not cycling is there something I can check causing the problem we’re boondocking so I can’t hook up to AC to see if it cycles 

[wolfe10]

First thing I would to do is put a thermometer in the refrigerator.

That will tell you IF the thermostat should be signaling it to be on.

Often times the propane burner does not go from full heat output to zero, but slowly looses output as rust and dust deposit in the burner tube.  When was the last time you did a burner area tune-up??

[mailman]

Donald

You have a time to run the generator to cycle it for 2 hours a month which is needed for maintenance .

So you do something you should do and check your frig at the same time, on electric .

This is a thought what do the temp gauge . say the temps are in b oth  boxes.

If it does not cycle there could be something wrong,   BUT the reason for temp gauge's 

Usually the first problem check the burner if something is wrong, than the board.

Of course how hot is it outside that is important  to know

 

Tim the mailman

[donaldrfiske]

Thanks for getting back guys I replaced the thermostat in fridge and seems to be working fine really appreciate your help

[donaldrfiske]

Will also be checking burner tube and clean area 

[hermanmullins]

Don, all refrigerators should cycle of and on. That is how they maintain the even temperature as set.

Herman