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VITRIFRIGO refrigerator (8cu ft) won't start?

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  1. Piper, Jun 30, 2026
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    Piper

    Piper New Member

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    My Tiara 3600 has a relatively new (5 years old) Vitrifrigo 8 cu ft refrigerator/freezer . Since we are in Ontario, we have a very short boating season of only about 6 months, which means the fridge gets very little usage.

    When I turned on the on/off rotating knob which also serves as the temperature regulator, I heard a very slight click from the switch located on the rear wall , BUT nothing else.....no other components came to life....no compressor sounds, no movement of any other parts.

    The fridge was getting power because the light was on. The fact that the switch "clicked" when I turned it to "on" would suggest that the switch is ok (i think).
    Like all fridges, it's built into a cabinet, with absolutely no access to the rear without removing the entire unit

    ANY suggestions of what to look for would be much appreciated.
    THANKS in advance!!
    Piper
  2. Capt Ralph, Jun 30, 2026
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    Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Is that the DanFoss 12/24 Vdc compressor?
    I think there is a fuse on the starter board.
    There is also the option of 115Vac AND 12/24Vdc for these gizmos.
    It has to come out of its hole to check this stuff.