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Is the WAECO galley fridge not cold enough?

By Rachel Hill |

Is the WAECO galley fridge not cold enough?

Waeco Fridge – Not Cold Enough! My original 2008 era Waeco galley fridge needed a new thermostat last fall as the dial to adjust temp would just spin endlessly. Swapped it out with the same part and it works but it doesn’t get cold enough. The cockpit fridge (also original Waeco) doesn’t get cold enough either. Both have strong door seals.

Is it worth buying a Waeco portable fridge?

And sometimes… they break. It’s why I reckon, with appliances like this, it’s usually worth getting something that is good quality. Waeco are known to make some of the best portable 12V fridges around – they’re tough and can withstand conditions that ordinary fridges can’t.

How much does the Dometic WAECO coolpro cost?

Doesn’t measure current draw but gives some idea of power consumption at various LED power settings. A 5-10 watt solar panel that you can prop up on the dash plugged into a lighter socket that is permanently connected can also save you batteries if you need leave the car for extended periods. Purchased in August 2009 at Supercheap Auto for $150.00.

How do you set the power on a Waeco cooler?

Set power to low or off if leaving vehicle for extended periods or wire through a relay triggered by accessories circuit. Tip: install a digital voltmeter at the same time you fit the cooler, or at least have a plug-in voltmeter on the Waeco power lead if moving the cooler from car to car.

Why is my Waeco freezer not getting cold?

The refrigerant flow is through the freezer first then down to the fridge compartment. First sign of low refrigerant is continuously running compressor, Freezer very cold & fridge compartment not cooling. I’ll see if I can get it regased and see if that fixes the problem… Cheers… Jamie & Kerryn have you phoned/emailed Waeco and asked them?

Waeco Fridge – Not Cold Enough! My original 2008 era Waeco galley fridge needed a new thermostat last fall as the dial to adjust temp would just spin endlessly. Swapped it out with the same part and it works but it doesn’t get cold enough. The cockpit fridge (also original Waeco) doesn’t get cold enough either. Both have strong door seals.

What should freezer temp be on Waeco 12V fridge?

If you know how can you bridge out the t’stat for say an hour (do not leave it like that any longer) and see how the temps are then. The fridge temp is 14-16 and the freezer temp is -20.. It’s set to 4/7 Cheers…

Which is the best brand of Waeco fridge?

It’s why I reckon, with appliances like this, it’s usually worth getting something that is good quality. Waeco are known to make some of the best portable 12V fridges around – they’re tough and can withstand conditions that ordinary fridges can’t.