Staff Answer
Jun 28, 2026 - 06:46 AM
Thank you for your inquiry on the Dometic DM2672RB1 fridge, here are the answers to your questions:
Ventilation / Air Space: Because this is an absorption refrigerator, it requires a properly vented installation. It is designed to fit a specific enclosure with an upper roof or side vent and a lower exterior vent. There should not be excess open air around the refrigerator as the installation relies on a sealed enclosure that forces airflow up the rear cooling unit for proper performance.
Noise Level: The DM2672RB1 is very quiet. Unlike a residential compressor refrigerator, the cooling system has no compressor, so during normal operation it is essentially silent. The only sounds you may occasionally hear are the propane burner igniting or, on some installations, an auxiliary cooling fan if one is equipped.
Black Door Panels: The part number of the compatible Black Acrylic Door Panel Set is DOM3106863.305C, as an alternative you can make or source your own. If you want to cut custom woodgrain, laminate, or matching cabinetry inserts instead of buying the OEM Dometic panels, the OEM panel dimensions for the upper freezer door is 17-3/4" H x 22-1/4" W and lower fridge door is 32-7/8" H x 22-1/4" W.
Propane Consumption: The refrigerator is rated at approximately 1,500 BTU/hr on LP gas.
Ventilation / Air Space: Because this is an absorption refrigerator, it requires a properly vented installation. It is designed to fit a specific enclosure with an upper roof or side vent and a lower exterior vent. There should not be excess open air around the refrigerator as the installation relies on a sealed enclosure that forces airflow up the rear cooling unit for proper performance.
Noise Level: The DM2672RB1 is very quiet. Unlike a residential compressor refrigerator, the cooling system has no compressor, so during normal operation it is essentially silent. The only sounds you may occasionally hear are the propane burner igniting or, on some installations, an auxiliary cooling fan if one is equipped.
Black Door Panels: The part number of the compatible Black Acrylic Door Panel Set is DOM3106863.305C, as an alternative you can make or source your own. If you want to cut custom woodgrain, laminate, or matching cabinetry inserts instead of buying the OEM Dometic panels, the OEM panel dimensions for the upper freezer door is 17-3/4" H x 22-1/4" W and lower fridge door is 32-7/8" H x 22-1/4" W.
Propane Consumption: The refrigerator is rated at approximately 1,500 BTU/hr on LP gas.
- Over 24 hours, that equates to roughly 36,000 BTU if the burner ran continuously.
- Since 1 lb of propane contains about 21,600 BTU, the maximum theoretical consumption is about 1.7 lb of propane per 24 hours.
- In normal use, the burner cycles on and off, so actual propane consumption is typically around 0.5–1.0 lb per day, depending on ambient temperature, thermostat setting, and how often the door is opened.
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