Fridge Vent Kit.

[TerryIvybridge]

While the fridge is out, I'm looking to install a vent kit ready for the warmer weather when fridges have a harder time keeping food etc cold? nb especially Ice! The Thetford kit seems quite good? Any views at all on this subject please?

 

[ProfJohnL]

FRidge vent systems are only needed when the ambient air temperature is at th etop of the fridges environmental range. Check with your fridge supplier for the maximum ambient air temperature for your model.

If you over cool the condenser coil on the back of a fridge you can make it less effective in cooler environments

 

[Mr Plodd]

This has been covered a fair few times on this, and similar forums.

I have fitted fans on 6 different occasions now. One or two computer fans zip tied to the inside of the top vent, small (iluminated) switch inside fed off a nearby 12v supply that is dead when the master switch is off (if possible the lighting curcuit which ensures the battery doesn't get drained over a long period if left on in error)
Total cost about £15 and a couple of hours of my time.

I have never bothered with a thermostat as I cannot see the point (that's why I use an illuminated switch, it acts as a "reminder")

No problem over-cooling when its cold, the switch just stays in the off position!

 

[otherclive]

I fitted a simple twin fan kit with thermostat for use mainly in south of France. Despite being low power fans I had to turn it off at night being light sleeper.