A refrigerator is an indispensable household appliance in our daily life. It can preserve food for us, extend the storage time of food, and bring us convenience and comfort. However, have you ever encountered such a situation that the ice buildup in the refrigerator is getting thicker and thicker, taking up a lot of space, affecting the refrigeration effect, and even causing the refrigerator door to be unable to close?
This article will reveal the reasons for refrigerator ice buildup and how to effectively prevent and solve the problem.
What Causes Ice Buildup in Refrigerator
Generally speaking, refrigerator ice buildup basically appears in direct cool refrigerators. If you use a frost-free refrigerator, you will not encounter the problem.
Drain Hole Blocked
When there is water in the refrigerator, it should be discharged through the drain hole. However, if the drain hole is blocked, it will inevitably cause water to accumulate in the refrigerator, then causing ice buildup.
The problem of blocked drain holes is very easy to solve. Just take a thin metal wire and poke it into the drain hole. Some refrigerators come with tools (plastic rods) to unclog the drain holes.
Aging of the Refrigerator Door Gasket
Over the years, the contaminated or aged door gasket will cause the refrigerator to be loosely sealed, and the air outside the refrigerator will rush in with a lot of water vapor.
The door gasket can be wiped. If there is obvious damage, you can buy some door gaskets online to replace them. The door gasket is a rubber product with a limited lifespan, and will break down in about ten years.
Damaged Thermostat
The thermostat is the commander of the refrigerator, controlling the start and stop of the compressor. If it is broken, the refrigerator will not stop and will continue to cool. In this way, the temperature in the refrigerator will drop again and again. When the temperature in the refrigerator will drop below the freezing point, it will naturally cause ice buildup.
The biggest signs of thermostat damage are two: no shutdown and continuous temperature drop. If the thermostat is damaged, you need to consider finding a maintenance person to disassemble the machine for inspection.
Improper Temperature Setting
If the temperature of the refrigerator compartment is adjusted too low, the temperature inside the refrigerator will become too low, and a large amount of water vapor will condense into water, and slowly freeze.
It is best not to adjust the temperature knob to the higher position. However, many refrigerators now have intelligent temperature control, so this does not need to be paid much attention to.
Bad Habits of Use
1. Some people like to put the food too close to the inner wall of the refrigerator compartment or put a lot of things in it, so the air in the refrigerator will not circulate, causing a large amount of water vapor to condense.
2. Put hot food in the refrigerator, and the moisture inside will evaporate quickly. Therefore, it is best to wait until the hot food is cooled before putting it in the refrigerator, or wrap it with a layer of plastic wrap before putting it in.
3. Frequent door opening or opening the door without closing it. When the refrigerator door is opened, the hot air outside it will quickly enter the refrigerator mixed with water vapor (the humidity in hot air is higher).
4. Watery food. Just washed vegetables are put directly into the refrigerator, and a pot of vegetable soup is put into the refrigerator without protection. This moisture will slowly evaporate in the refrigerator, causing water to accumulate in the refrigerator.
How to Quickly Remove Ice Buildup in the Refrigerator?
When a large amount of ice or frost is found in the refrigerator, it is difficult to remove hard ice with a plastic shovel. So how should we effectively and quickly remove ice from the refrigerator?
First empty all the food inside, then place a larger towel at the bottom of the refrigerator, and then use a hair dryer to blow the ice. This will quickly allow the ice to fall off the inner wall, and the melted water will be absorbed by the towel at the bottom.
If you want to remove frost and ice better, you can also sprinkle some salt to accelerate the melting of frost and ice! You can also try to boil a pot of water, place it inside the refrigerator, close the refrigerator door, and check the melting of ice after 20 minutes or half an hour. If there is still a lot of ice, you can boil another pot of hot water and repeat the above steps.
Finally, after removing the ice, remember to wipe the inner wall of the refrigerator with a clean towel to ensure that the food subsequently placed in the refrigerator will be clean and hygienic.
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Methods to Prevent Ice Buildup in the Refrigerator
Reduce the Humidity in the Refrigerator
Whether it is fresh-keeping, refrigeration, or freezing, the first thing to do before putting food in the refrigerator is to wrap it with plastic wrap or put it in a sealed fresh-keeping box or fresh-keeping bag. Because this can reduce the vaporization of moisture in the food itself, and it can also reduce the growth of bacteria. While extending the storage time of food, it can also ensure the taste of the food. At least they will not be tainted by themselves. The most important thing is that it will not let the refrigerator frost or freeze!
For hot food, try to put it in after it cools down, or wrap it with a plastic wrap when placing it, so as to prevent the hot gas from releasing into the refrigerator and lock the moisture in the food as much as possible.
Do not open and close the refrigerator frequently, or do not open it for a long time, so as to reduce the inflow of external air.
Solve the Too Low Temperature Problem
Ice buildup in the refrigerator compartment basically occurs in direct cool refrigerators. At this time, you can appropriately increase the temperature of the refrigerator, not too low, to increase the air temperature around the evaporator, so as to avoid freezing in the refrigerator compartment.
Don't Fill the Refrigerator too Full
If the refrigerator is filled with too much food, it is easy to frost and freeze, and it will consume more electricity! Secondly, try not to place the food close to the inner wall of the refrigerator. Generally, it is enough to place it 70% full, so that space for cold air circulation can be reserved. Whether it is fresh-keeping or freezing, the effect will be better, and it will not block the drain hole!
Wash the Door Gasket Frequently
The door gasket must be cleaned and maintained frequently! Because the door gasket is not only easy to stiffen and age, but also easy to mold! Therefore, cleaning the door gasket frequently can not only extend its service life, but also make the food in the refrigerator cleaner and more hygienic!
The cleaning method is very simple. After removing the door gasket, soak it in warm water of 40 to 50 degrees, then squeeze some toothpaste or detergent and clean it with an old toothbrush!
Choose a Frost-free Refrigerator
When buying a refrigerator, users should choose a suitable refrigerator according to their needs and budget. Generally speaking, frost-free refrigerators are better at preventing refrigerators from frosting than direct cool refrigerators, but they are also more expensive and more prone to noise and malfunctions. Users should weigh the pros and cons and make wise choices based on their actual situation.
Conclusion
By following the above usage suggestions and expanded content, we can better use and maintain the refrigerator, ensure the stable operation of the refrigerator and extend its service life. At the same time, pay attention to the after-sales service of the refrigerator, solve possible problems in time, and ensure the normal use of the refrigerator.
