Having an issue with my Norcold fridge. When operating in gas mode there is a smell of propane in and around the back fridge vents. No smell when the tank is open or if we use the stove top burners that are connected to the same propane system. I've cleaned the fridge burner with rubbing alcohol & it has a nice blue flame. Troubleshooting it down to an issue with fridge itself...? Any chance it could be the propane tank regulator? It's old and I've never 'cleaned' it.
Having an issue with my Norcold fridge. When operating in gas mode there is a smell of propane in and around the back fridge vents. No smell when the tank is open or if we use the stove top burners that are connected to the same propane system. I've cleaned the fridge burner with rubbing alcohol & it has a nice blue flame. Troubleshooting it down to an issue with fridge itself...? Any chance it could be the propane tank regulator? It's old and I've never 'cleaned' it.
Does you frigerator work on ac or dc? If yes than you probably have a problem with the propane. Easiest way to check propane. Get manometer(amazon has them for 30) connect tubing anywhere easy. Burner on your cook top is ok. Check the pressure in water column inches. If below 12 inches, you probably need a new regulator. Regulators are pretty inexpensive.
I don't quite understand. Are you saying that you get a smell when the main tank valve is closed? I don't see how your LP fridge could work with the main valve not open.
Anyways, I had to cut a trip short just recently because I smelled LP around the fridge, LP tank area (my tank sits below the fridge). I soaped everything but couldn't see any bubbles. I bought a propane "sniffer" and it indicated a leak in the regulator right over the first stage. Replaced regulator. No smell. No leak.
My regulator was only 4 years old. But it was clearly the culprit.
There are many detectors on the market. I bought this one because I could get it quickly with Amz Primel
I don't quite understand. Are you saying that you get a smell when the main tank valve is closed? I don't see how your LP fridge could work with the main valve not open.
Anyways, I had to cut a trip short just recently because I smelled LP around the fridge, LP tank area (my tank sits below the fridge). I soaped everything but couldn't see any bubbles. I bought a propane "sniffer" and it indicated a leak in the regulator right over the first stage. Replaced regulator. No smell. No leak.
My regulator was only 4 years old. But it was clearly the culprit.
There are many detectors on the market. I bought this one because I could get it quickly with Amz Primel
Agreed! I purchased a sniffer from Amazon also when I replaced my regulator. It was under the van so too difficult to check with soap and water. Most likely propane leaks come from the regulator. When they get clogged up with oil, they will fail and leak.
I had to replace my propane regulator after only 2 years on my 2017 Winnebago Trend. I could smell gas and stove, frig. and furnace would not light. Purchased new regulator and replaced and no more problems. Regulator was plugged with oil. Just be slow when turning valve on propane. If you replace regulator, use yellow Teflon tape for your fittings, not white.
Yes I agree to all of the above & if you are in thr slightest hesitant to work around Propane, hire a Professional to do the job right.
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Propane Issues Norcold 3-way
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