Beeping Fridge Fix - By Jim Fielder

Podster,

Thank you for the pictures. They are the mirror image of the refrigerator in my 179. However, the tape and wire are the same. I had some Liquid Nails Clear 100% Silicone Adhesive (LN-207) on hand. It does not have the vinegar smell, so it must use a different method for cure. I filled the area you indicated and replaced the tape. I also tried to make a drip loop on the wires when I put the tape back to also help keep any condensation out of the connection.

This was preventative as I had not experienced the problem.

This is the first time that I have read that the recommended Dometic fix has failed. You may want to check your seal. A leaky door seal will produce excessive condensation. 

Checked the seal and it's fine, did the dollar bill test.I took the door latch apart again dried it out than sprayed with silicone whigh is di-electric and leaves a water proof coating. Tested and it's working properly again, will see down the road.Thanks for the comments.

Haven't used it yet but I'm not holding out alot of hope for it.Pulling the wire off at least is a sure fix but you lose your light.Big problem just to let you know that your door has been open for 2 minutes.It had been okay for a couple of trips after I siliconed it but then we ran into some real humid weather and it started again,dam thing is that it always goes off in the middle of the night.lol.

Hello,

I am new here. I had the beeping fridge issue and tried every fix the internet could sling at me but nothing worked for me. I did figure out my own ‘fix’ which will work for every dometic fridge that has this beeping problem…no matter what.

 EASY FIX that will work for every fridge.

The symptoms: The fridge door is securely shut and latched but does the beeping thing every few minutes. Other than the beeping, my fridge operated completely normal. After trying the other fixes I developed my own. If you are under warranty, this ‘fix’ is not for you.

The simple fix: Open the fridge door and remove the two screws that hold on the top bar of the fridge which houses a circuit board and the front facing screen/buttons. Once the screws are out, inspect the circuit board and locate the very very tiny speaker that makes the beeping noises. If you are unsure, just wait two minutes and wait for it to beep…placing your finger on top of it while it beeps will help you ensure you have found the correct item on the circuit board. Once you narrow down which item is making the noise, use a dental pick or tiny screw driver to dig out the small metal diaphragm from inside of the very tiny speaker. Problem solved. It can no longer make any noise. This worked perfect for me and hopefully for you.

 

Side notes:

A. Ensure power to the fridge is off then you actually dig out the speaker…this will ensure you don’t accidently create a short.

 

B. If you still feel uneasy about choosing the right “speaker” on the circuit board, just google “PIEZOELECTRONIC BUZZER, 3V, 4KHZ “for an image of what you are looking for.

Hope this helps. 

-Spencer  2015 R-Pod 178