Norcold Double Door Fridge - Model 1210

[Lenny K]

In the past week every time we open the doors of the fridge we get a peculiar odour. It sort of smells like warm plastic or maybe rubber. Can't really peg down the smell, but it is strong and clings to the outside of every bottle and can. We've removed everything from the fridge and wiped every item plus the interior of the fridge. No joy. The smell inside of the fridge seems to be strongest in the left bottom. There is no smell outside of the fridge either inside of the trailer or outside of it.
Anyone ever had a similar problem?

[dieselguy]

Remove both of the outer vent doors and look over the rear of the unit really well around the RH side facing the rear of the fridge. That's where the heater flue is. Look up at the RH top of the outside compartment that the fridge sits in for darkening of the ceiling paneling. Look for anything laying up against the flue top to bottom as in wiring or baffling. Perhaps the condensate drain tube is drawing the smell inside the fridge. Other than that or a leaking door seal, I don't know of a way any outside orders can get inside.
Check the interior light as well.

[Lenny K]

Thanks Kansas. You are absolutely right in that where the heater flue is outside is where the most smell is coming from in the inside. I did look outside, but there was no smell or any darkening, nor does the back of the fridge feel hot in that area. I did not check the top vent area but I will do that in the morning.
I'll check on the drain tube also. I know that it is open as I had checked that this afternoon. Maybe I'll move the location.
Thanks again for all the excellent suggestions.

[jimcol]

That drain tube should have a small drip loop in it. The loop when full of water will keep both odors and insects from coming up the tube into the refrigerator.

[jcurtis934]

On my 2013, there is a built in plastic cup on the back of the fridge that the drain tube sits in to keep a water seal. If no water in cup, add some. John

[Lenny K]

quote:Originally posted by jimcol

That drain tube should have a small drip loop in it. The loop when full of water will keep both odors and insects from coming up the tube into the refrigerator.

My tube isn't long enough to do that and still sit in the water catch. I suppose I could add on to the tube.

[Lenny K]

quote:Originally posted by jcurtis934

On my 2013, there is a built in plastic cup on the back of the fridge that the drain tube sits in to keep a water seal. If no water in cup, add some. John

I'll do that John.

[Lenny K]

We're going to try and wash the whole interior again, but this time with bleach water. Will also try coffee grounds to help deodorize instead of baking soda
This is all difficult while we're living in the trailer for the winter.

[Lenny K]

Well this is the third time of washing the interior of the fridge and that darn smell is still there although it is being camouflaged a little with the coffee grounds.
When we get back home we'll have to take it to our dealer.