4788 - Wet Bar Norcold DE-451 Fridge-gctid816738

[Jhanman]

Hi,

I have the original Norcold DE451 fridge on my flybridge in the wetbar. It is no longer cooling as well as it used to and has to be kept near 5 to keep items cold and is draw on the battery. As such, I'm considering replacing it.

I'm wondering if anyone has done this and, if so, did you install the Norcold NR740 http://thenorcoldguy.com/norcold-nr751bb-nr751ss-for-sale/http://thenorcoldguy.com/norcold-nr751bb-nr751ss-for-sale/ (which I understand is the current equivalent Norcold model). If so, any issues with installation or does it just slide in? Are you happy with performance?

At CAD$1100 - $1500 (depending on black or stainless) it seems like an expensive solution. As such, I'm also wondering if I should consider removing the existing fridge and taking it into an appliance shop to see if they can fix. I asked Norcold if they thought it could be fixed and their answer was given the fridges age I'd probably be better off to replace.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

[WhiteRockMike]

Wow, that's a crazy price for a small fridge. Do you have an inverter on the boat? If so, an small AC fridge from a big box store will cost 1/10 the price and work just as well.

[mmichellich]

"WhiteRockMike" post=816791 wrote:
Wow, that's a crazy price for a small fridge. Do you have an inverter on the boat? If so, an small AC fridge from a big box store will cost 1/10 the price and work just as well.

The old fridge works on either AC or DC, but agree with your recommendation. Why would you think a small fridge on the bridge wet bar a crazy place for a refer? Wet bar of course also has a sink and a spot to mix drinks or to BBQ, as well as a small cupboard for storage.

[WhiteRockMike]

Mickey, I think you misread my word "price" as "place". I agree that the bridge is a great place for a small fridge. Just the price was crazy