- Joined
- Jul 27, 2019
- Messages
- 12,907
- Location
- Midlothian, VA
- RV Year
- 2017
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana 4037
- RV Length
- 40' 10"
- Chassis
- Freightliner XCR
- Engine
- Cummins 400 HP
- TOW/TOAD
- 2017 Chevy Colorado
- Fulltimer
- No
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What he said.Nope! Always on.
TJ
Why leave it on, when nothing is being used?
@Neal , the refrigerator cycles itself on/off all day and all night regardless. Might as well shut it off in storage.Refrigerator: Like light bulbs things go bad when cycling on/off
I’ve heard the same...although it WAS from a “repairman”. ?It is my understanding that refrigerators don't do well being shut down for long periods. Compressor seals dry out and leak.
I think it is better to let them run in their normal cycles. At least, that's what we do. We put 3-4 jugs of water inside just to provide some thermal mass and prevent frequent cycling.
TJ
Here’s a GE recommendation for short and long term refrigerator storage. From everything I read there is no discussion about seal damage. I would bet that some new ones sit for many months in storage before use.It is my understanding that refrigerators don't do well being shut down for long periods. Compressor seals dry out and leak.
I think it is better to let them run in their normal cycles. At least, that's what we do. We put 3-4 jugs of water inside just to provide some thermal mass and prevent frequent cycling.
TJ