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[sliderock]

I recently purchased a 1974 Alaskan with a Norcold refrigerator that doesn't get cold. The coils heat up quickly but does not get cooler inside. Any suggestions as to what the solution might be?

 

Thanks

[crazybill]

  Since it is heating up the controls and heating unit are working. My guess would be that the cooling unit is shot. Not surprising given the age. Time for a new fridge.

 There are a couple used ones on this forum.

-Bill-

[LAWNMOWERMAN]

I have been told that turning it upside down overnight could unblock the gas absorbtion unit.Could be BS but if it was me I would give it a try.Other wise it's junk.

[Curmudgeon]

As it's heating up do you hear any gurgling coming from the cooling unit?  Do you see any areas on the cooling unit that appear to have a yellow stain?  Either one would indicate cooling unit failure.  

 

Turning it upside down is fruitless if the unit has failed.  It's a lot cheaper to replace the cooling unit than the entire fridge, and a new cooling unit usually carries a lot longer warranty than a new fridge.  But you may not be able to buy a cooling unit for a fridge that old.