How to keep your RV Refrigerator running great by Gas Fridge

RV fridges can be great or a pain in the RV. You will find that RVers either hate them or love them or somewhere in between. Gas Fridge wants to help you get the most out of your RV Refrigerator and keep it running great over the lifetime of the fridge.

The reason RV refrigerators are such a mystery is because they use a different cooling system than your household refrigerator. They use gas absorption, which involves heating ammonia to cool the fridge. You use either propane or an electric heating unit to heat the ammonia. So, it can be seen as more simple, as there are no moving parts to the RV Refrigerator.

When they work, they work great. The best advice is to make sure it is working beautifully prior to hitting the road. Here are some tips to help you with your RV Refrigerator and getting the most out of it:

Leave some empty space.  Not packing it too full will help, as they seem to work better when there is room for air to circulate. Even using a battery operated fan, may help, as well.

Keep it level. Remember, this refrigerator has gas and ammonia working together. Keeping it level is important.  When you park, make sure not to park on an incline. Driving up and down hills is okay, because the gas inside sloshes around.

Keep food and drinks cool before packing the fridge. Help it out by putting in cool stuff, as it may take a while for the refrigerator to get to the proper temperature.

The outside temperature matters. These refrigerators react to the outside temperature. So, if it is hot, you may try parking in the shade. If it is cold out, you may need to adjust the temperature on the fridge.

These are just some basic tips to help you keep that RV refrigerator operating at its best.  If you still have some questions or would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate to call Gas Fridge at 928-636-6674 or visit http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas Fridge Shares Some Tips: How to Prepare for a Power Outage

Experiencing a power outage is not normally on the forefront of our minds, but it’s necessary to be prepared for the unexpected. Gas Fridge offers these ways to protect your home and family in the event of a power outage. Your emergency plan should include a list of important phone numbers and a first-aid kit. Keep an ample supply of food and water to sustain you until power is restored. To help pass the time more comfortably, have some books and board games in your emergency kit as well.

Family Emergency Plan: Sit down with your family and draw out a plan of what each person should do in the event of an emergency. Assign who is responsible for getting flashlights, walkie-talkies, and decide how you will communicate if you are without internet or phone service. Locate places that might serve as an emergency shelter and plan a route ahead of time.

Emergency Contacts: It’s always helpful to have a list of important phone numbers easily accessible, and even more so during an outage. The list should consist of police, fire department, doctor and hospital phone numbers as well as emergency numbers for your local power company. Contact numbers for other agencies, such as your local Red Cross, should also be included.

Weather Radio: Staying aware of weather conditions in storm situations is important. A battery-operated or hand-crank radio is your best option since cell service and internet connections may be lost.

Water: A general rule of thumb is to have on hand one gallon of water per person per day. During emergencies, the Centers for Disease Control suggests individuals should drink at least two quarts of water per day.

Food Supply: With a loss of electrical power, refrigerated and frozen foods are at risk. Having a spare propane-fueled refrigerator is a great backup plan for emergency situations. Propane refrigerators are quiet and dependable. Propane fuel is portable, readily available and has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly.

Gas Fridge can help you prepare so that your family is safe and comfortable in the event of a power outage. To learn more about the features of a propane refrigerator and make it part of your emergency preparedness plan, contact Gas Fridge today at 928-636-6674 or visit our website at
http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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