Hello, this is my first post to the forum. I recently purchased a 2670MK which has been great so far, however the refrigerator fan is very loud. I would like to replace with something that, I hope, will be much quieter. The space for the fan can take up to 100mm X 100mm. Does anyone have any suggestions which fan would be best?
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Originally posted by scdock View PostHello, this is my first post to the forum. I recently purchased a 2670MK which has been great so far, however the refrigerator fan is very loud. I would like to replace with something that, I hope, will be much quieter. The space for the fan can take up to 100mm X 100mm. Does anyone have any suggestions which fan would be best?
I ordered them on Tuesday afternoon and they were delivered today. I will be working on this replacement/upgrade this weekend.
I located these after researching on forums and a couple YT videos. The kit seems to be very complete with all the parts that would be needed.Mike & Lisa
Central Florida
2021 Imagine 2970RL
1996 Chevy K3500 Crew SRW 7.4L Gas
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Originally posted by scdock View PostHello, this is my first post to the forum. I recently purchased a 2670MK which has been great so far, however the refrigerator fan is very loud. I would like to replace with something that, I hope, will be much quieter. The space for the fan can take up to 100mm X 100mm. Does anyone have any suggestions which fan would be best?
OEM Fan ADDA vs. Pure Wings 2 92mm
25dBA vs. 18.6dBA
30CFM vs. 33.15CFM
2500rpm vs. 1900rpm
Only trick is new ones are 3-pin, original is 2-pin. New ones have 3 black wires, one hot, one ground, one speed control. Tape off speed control wire since it’s not needed.
2010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L
2020 Imagine XLS 22MLE
Andersen WDH
Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
2014 Jayco x17z Hybrid
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@Tigger1.....Thanks for the feedback. I'll look into adding these fans. I had seen some others with 3 wires and wasn't sure they would work. Good to know the one wire isn't needed. I'll post back once received and installed.
2120 Imagine 2670MK
2016 F-150 3.5 EcoBoost
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Originally posted by scdock View PostThanks for the reply. I did order this kit but had to return as the fan size, 120mm, is too large for the space I have in the 2670MK.Mike & Lisa
Central Florida
2021 Imagine 2970RL
1996 Chevy K3500 Crew SRW 7.4L Gas
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Originally posted by Marge S. View PostIs there a reason that these fans make so much noise that we'd have to replace or install new fans? We were just having this conversation today since ours is making such a racket. Thanks for any information.2010 Tundra SR5 DC 5.7L
2020 Imagine XLS 22MLE
Andersen WDH
Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit
2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2104s
2014 Jayco x17z Hybrid
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Originally posted by Marge S. View PostIs there a reason that these fans make so much noise that we'd have to replace or install new fans? We were just having this conversation today since ours is making such a racket. Thanks for any information.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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I just went out there to continue packing up for our camping trip tomorrow. It's not making a noise at the moment. I've read that heat can cause the fan to make noise too???? I know my husband won't attempt to change anything in the unit. If anything, we'll live with the noise or have the dealership take care of it. Thanks!
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Originally posted by Country Campers View Post
You may just have a loose attachment point on the an , I think there is only two screws in mine. We have the single fan and although I hear it once and a while it is not annoying.
Brian
I found it to be more beneficial for me to change the fans than taking it to my servicing dealer located 2 hours away. And based on other posts found they probably would have replaced it with the same noisy fan. I was pleasantly surprised with my fans being mounted right at the bottom of the top vent. I was expecting them to be mounted about in the middle of the bottom and top vents and the replacement was going to be tough. It took me about 30 minutes to swap out the single fan with two new fans.
As for when it is on, it comes on when the coil reaches a preset temperature. The fan is necessary to cool the condenser coil and aid in cooling the fridge. So living in very warm Florida, our fan is on almost ALL of the time!Mike & Lisa
Central Florida
2021 Imagine 2970RL
1996 Chevy K3500 Crew SRW 7.4L Gas
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Originally posted by OurNewEra View Post
Mine had both screws installed and it was securely attached. I believe the high RPMs caused the noise, technically vibration. I found the loudness to be unbearable especially when you are in the peaceful outdoors. The noise was loud inside and outside. I'm guessing the loudness may differ based on the type of fridge and the mounting location.
I found it to be more beneficial for me to change the fans than taking it to my servicing dealer located 2 hours away. And based on other posts found they probably would have replaced it with the same noisy fan. I was pleasantly surprised with my fans being mounted right at the bottom of the top vent. I was expecting them to be mounted about in the middle of the bottom and top vents and the replacement was going to be tough. It took me about 30 minutes to swap out the single fan with two new fans.
As for when it is on, it comes on when the coil reaches a preset temperature. The fan is necessary to cool the condenser coil and aid in cooling the fridge. So living in very warm Florida, our fan is on almost ALL of the time!2020 Imagine MK2670
2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Gas 6.6L
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Originally posted by chrisopy View Post
I am wanting to add a fan or replace my current one with two quieter ones. I also have the mk2670 as the original poster. Any tips for wiring two compared to the one? Did you combine the two positives to one post on the 12v DC block? I haven't looked at it in a while.Mike & Lisa
Central Florida
2021 Imagine 2970RL
1996 Chevy K3500 Crew SRW 7.4L Gas
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Originally posted by OurNewEra View Post
I reused the factory connector from the existing single fan. I removed the original single fan and unhooked the white connector. I then wired the two new fans into the connector. All positives (red) to the red lead on the factory connector and all negatives (black) to the negative lead on the factory connector. Installed the fans to the exiting bracket and reconnected the factory connector. I used wire nuts on the wire leads and taped them as well.2020 Imagine MK2670
2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Gas 6.6L
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Originally posted by chrisopy View Post
Thanks for the instructions. I see the kit you bought came with two different thermostats, which one did you end up using?
Here in Florida it wouldn't matter which one I used, the fans would always be on.Mike & Lisa
Central Florida
2021 Imagine 2970RL
1996 Chevy K3500 Crew SRW 7.4L Gas
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