What to do when the refrigerator is stagnant?

During use, many people have experienced condensation (also known as sweating) both outside and inside the refrigerator compartment. So what to do when there is condensation in the refrigerator ? Don't worry, this article by WebTech360 will tell you the cause and how to fix this situation.

The weather is humid

The rainy season mainly takes place in the North of Vietnam, so families using refrigerators in the South are less affected by the weather. The rainy season is the season where the air humidity increases to 75% - 100%, the rain lasts for a long time, so the furniture is prone to condensation, the refrigerator is no exception. So, you will see that all three sides of the front, sides and even the top of the refrigerator have standing water. This sign shows that your refrigerator is suffering from wet and humid weather.

You need to clean the refrigerator often when it is passive due to weather

If your family has this situation, please rest assured because the refrigerator is only affected by the weather and not damaged at all. What you need to do is to clean it regularly so that the refrigerator is always dry, avoiding the wet environment that allows bacteria to grow and spoil the food inside.

Forgot to close the refrigerator

When using the refrigerator, you will probably accidentally forget to close the door or close the door without it. This causes cold steam to leak out, gradually forming steam inside the refrigerator.

Need to close the refrigerator door so that it is very tight, not exposed

The way to fix this problem is quite simple, wipe off the steam and close the door tightly. Remember, every time you open the refrigerator door, carefully close it.

Cabinet gaskets lose elasticity

The main cause of condensation in the refrigerator is due to the leakage of the refrigerator's gaskets, loss of elasticity and no longer being able to inhale, causing cold to leak out, and condensation occurs inside.

Damaged rubber gaskets cause the refrigerator to accumulate steam

If the seal of the cabinet is damaged, losing its elasticity, you should contact a reputable repair center to fix this situation. Or you can fix it at home by removing the washer and pouring hot water over the one. Then you dry it, and then attach the rubber packing back in place. If you find some air tightness, you can use the dryer to draw in the area and close the door, and then seal the refrigerator with tape for a few hours.

Broken insulation foam

Damage to the foam can also cause cold air to be lost through the insulation to the outside, forming steam around the refrigerator.

When the insulation foam is damaged, you need to contact a service center to have it repaired

A hallmark of a damaged foam insulation is visible steam on the back and other sides of the refrigerator. At this time, you need to immediately call the repair staff to handle this situation, to avoid the refrigerator damaged further.

The refrigerator is foggy, leading to a large heat loss, the compressor has to work at full capacity continuously, the power consumption also increases against the face. Hopefully, the recent article of WebTech360 can help you find the cause of your refrigerator getting dewy, sweating and repairing it right away, while helping the refrigerator save power and preserve food better.