Your refrigerator should be loved and taken care of at all costs. Your fridge saves you from foods that will make you sick or disgusted. Show your fridge some care, and it will care for you right back. The fridge usually does a pretty good job keeping things cold, but there are some cases where your fridge might not work how it is supposed to. One case where your fridge might need a little extra care is when there is frost or condensation in your fridge. You might be thinking that frost in the fridge is normal. That’s what I first thought too, it makes sense right? Your fridge is meant to keep things cold and frost is a sign of cold. However, frost is actually really bad for your fridge and your food. There should never be frost building up in your fridge. Condensation is a little more obvious because condensation appears in warmer places, not in your fridge. Let’s find out why frost or condensation is in your fridge:
There can be many causes for this issue. The most common reason is your gasket. The gasket is the rubber seal that seals your fridge when you close it, keeping the cold air in and the warm air out. If your gasket is not sealing your fridge properly, warm air could get inside and create condensation. Frost occurs when that condensation freezes, so warm air leaking inside the fridge is the cause of both frost and condensation. Another reason could be blocked air vents. If your air vents are blocked, the airflow inside the fridge may be disrupted which causes temperature to fluctuate and moisture to build up. Another reason is overpacking in your fridge. As much as we all love food and wish our fridge was endless with storage…it’s not. Putting too many food items in the fridge could mess up the circulation of old air which results in uneven cooling and condensation. Another reason is incorrect temperature settings. If your temperature is too low or too high, it can contribute to frost or condensation issues.
There are many options to fix this issue. Depending on the cause of the frost or condensation, you can use these tips to fix the issue. First, clean the gaskets. You can use mild soap and water to clean the gaskets. If the door still does not seal properly, you need to call a gasket company to come and replace your gasket. Do not fear! It is actually very easy and not too expensive to get your gasket replaced. Most companies are very quick about it as well. Unblocking your air vents by clearing any obstructions to allow proper airflow to the fridge. Also, organizing your food items will allow a more even distribution of cold air and help the fridge seal better.
I hope you now know that regular maintenance of your fridge is important. Taking care of your fridge will keep all the frost and condensation away. Gaskets wear out over time, so it is inevitable that they will need to be replaced at some point. However, you can extend its life by cleaning the gasket and treating it gently. I hope you got to identify the cause of your issue and get it fixed right away!
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