How do you fix a mini fridge that wont get cold?

Question

I bought an awesome 1979 dodge camper van and I am loving it! I only have a problem with the mini fridge, I hear it running when I plug it in with an electricity source, but it won't get cold, even after letting it run for over an hour. It also runs with propane, and that works fine. It is just the electricity part. Would be nice to make it work without the propane.

I know it is hard to tell without actually looking at it, but does anyone have past experiences with this problem and if there was a way of fixing it? Maybe it is a simple solution, but I wouldn't know it is my first one.

Thanks

glen t · Accepted Answer

1979 your answer may be simple that old of duel type of fridges had a thing about running on the elec side unless totally level don't know why take it in to rv shop have them check it out

Anonymous · Answer

sounds like it uses ammonia gas instead of freon. the propane and electricity both operate the heater that heats the ammonia.  not sure what your's looks like, but be careful if you work on it.  ammonia gas is very toxic.  maybe it has a separate heater for both types of energy.  post a model number.

adam/penny · Answer

How sure are you that it's actually getting the propane gas?
are you sure the tank is not empty?

The Big Kahuna · Answer

Go to Wal-Mart and spend the $90 on a new one or go to a RV trailer store, price one you like and purchase the one of your choosing.

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How do you fix a mini fridge that wont get cold?

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