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Is there condensation in the fridge? 5 reasons and solutions

If you recently noticed condensation in the fridge, you should take the necessary steps to investigate the situation further. This may be temporary, or it may be a symptom of a mechanical problem that requires professionals’ attention. Whatever the outcome, it is better to know now than to wait and see what happens.

Fortunately, this is a fairly common problem, and many reasons are largely harmless.

These are the five common condensations in the fridge causes and solutions.


1. Open Policy

Opening and staring at the items in the refrigerator frequently. Several people in your household regularly open the refrigerator door. The continuous penetration of warm air into the cool environment leads to a reaction in which moisture occurs.

Solutions

  • The seal on the fridge door can be a problem, Make sure there are no holes or tears.
  • Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
  • Repair or replace the door seal if necessary.

2. High Humidity

Refrigerators do not like high humidity. Due to the moisture in the atmosphere around the device, condensation may form in the refrigerator, and the moisture will eventually enter the refrigerator compartment.

Solutions
If possible, use air conditioning and keep the windows closed. This will reduce the humidity in the kitchen and minimize the moisture content in the refrigerator


3. Sweaty Agricultural Products

Putting moist food in the refrigerator can cause condensation. This is because the moisture evaporates from the food and is at the bottom of the compartment. This can also cause your food to spoil quickly.

Solutions
Let the product dry a little before putting it in the refrigerator.


4. Fridge Level

After all, a refrigerator that isn’t level won’t work properly. On many models, the water does not flow to the drain as intended. As a result, it can stay at the bottom of the device without being noticed due to crisper and other compartments preventing you from seeing what is happening at the bottom. The presence of this water could create moisture.

Solutions 
Refrigerators come with adjustable legs. You have probably noticed that you can turn little wheels under them. Adjust these wheels so that the device is level. You can test this by placing a layer along the bottom of the device. After you’ve taken care of this, slide the compartments at the bottom of the refrigerator out of the way, and remove the standing water. That should solve the problem.


5. Mechanical Issues

Consult a professional to look at your device and decide what to do.