Chris Smith Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 If anybody hates defrosting their fridge/freezer as much as I do, I just ran across this great article with a trick for getting it done in 20 minutes. All you need is a hair dryer, cooler bag, and a chamois towel. Has anyone tried something like this? Can't wait to test it out! http://roadslesstraveled.us/how-to-defrost-an-rv-refrigerator-20-minutes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblscooper Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Did it that way for for 15 years before going to Whirlpool with auto defrost. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Never want to have to defrost your reefer again? Dometic/Norcold reefer fans. Improves cooling and never have to chisel frost again. HIGHLY recommend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 We just used a pump-spray bottle filled with hot tap water, faster and safer than a hair dryer as there is no chance of overheating the plastic bits. Fast enough you don't really need a cooler bag, just pile it on the counter and toss a towel over it. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Hair dryer has been the standard go to item for many years. Use it for hair, defrost freezer, frozen pipes etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief 62 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 That is the way the DW as been doing it in all of our RV's for years. Gary & Penny 2015 Lance 1172 2005 Chevy 3500 2013 Bass Tracker 190 Pro Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I don't own a hairdryer, so we've always filled a tub up with the hottest water that comes out of the tap, put it in the freezer and close the door. It doesn't take very long for the ice to start melting and become loose enough that I can scrape off what remains on the sides with a PLASTIC spatula. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Death Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Been using a hair dryer since I was very young. Parents made me defrost refrigerator because there were no frost free in those days and why do it your self when you have kids? See you on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have defrosted our Dometic or Norcold fridges for years w/o concern about overheating with hair dryer, or needing hot water spray. Also since we dry camp a lot, no need for shore power or running the generator for the hair dryer. We carry a 12V Fantastic Endless Breeze fan for those days or nights we need a cooling breeze. To defrost I take the stuff from the freezer, put it in the fridge compartment, and hold the fan in the front of the freezer compartment. The air from the fan quickly melts the ice and it seldom takes more than 15-20 minutes to melt all the ice. Simple, quick and easy. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 The ice doesn't even have to melt. It usually falls off in chunks which is easy to remove. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 We also used a pot of hot water and hair dryer to remove the ice in our absorption fridge. Now we have a Samsung residential unit with auto defrost. No worries! Full time since August 2010 2002 Itasca Horizon One fur kid - a Shih-Tsu rescue Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 I've always used the hot water method: put the water in, close the door, go do something else while the water does it's thing. It is important to have the chamois to catch melt water, though. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH2 Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Never want to have to defrost your reefer again? Dometic/Norcold reefer fans. Improves cooling and never have to chisel frost again. HIGHLY recommend! Far and away THE BEST method for a frost-free fridge. And as Yarome said..."improves cooling" Mark & Sue---SKP#86611 '06 International 4400LoPro DT570 310hp 950ft-lbs.-Allison--3.70 gears '05 36' Teton Liberty '12 BMW F650 twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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