Why did all the plastic parts in my fridge turn brittle and start cracking after only 3 years?
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posted by fimbulvetr
on May 6, 2013 -
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Another one of metafilter's favorite topics. Fridge left open since 7am (CDT) this morning. Just discovered 20 minutes ago, so approximately 5 hours ago. It was only left open a crack because one of the drawers was part way open. Is everything a totally loss? Some things are still cool to the touch.
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Apr 22, 2013 -
25 answers
Friends are in the beginning process of thinking about a kitchen remodel, and are wondering if anyone has good or bad things to say about the stoves, fridges, or dishwashers from
The Big Chill.
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posted by rtha
on Feb 6, 2013 -
4 answers
We need to get a new refrigerator. So which of the new refrigerator features are worth it? And how bad is bisque color really?
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posted by smackfu
on Jan 7, 2013 -
29 answers
My friends just got power back after Sandy, and their fridge stinks. We've thrown out all the food. What's the best way to clean the fridge?
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posted by Ash3000
on Nov 1, 2012 -
17 answers
The refrigerator in my apartment is buzzing loudly but otherwise works. I rent. What can I do about it?
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posted by Asparagus
on Oct 1, 2012 -
18 answers
Power went out... right as I'd gone to the grocery. I put all the must-stay-cold stuff away anyhow because the stuff I'd bought was worth more than what was already in there. So, it's been opened once, what was put in was still frozen/cold from the grocery. I'm not opening it again. How long can I expect stuff to still be good for?
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posted by gracedissolved
on Sep 11, 2012 -
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Is there a good way for my family to keep inventories of our refrigerator and freezers?
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posted by EtzHadaat
on Sep 4, 2012 -
8 answers
Where can I buy a counter-depth refrigerator in Los Angeles today? All attempts to date have ended in rivers of sorrow.
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posted by stephennelson
on Jul 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Remodeling with an eye toward my own use (for the next 4-5 years) and rentability (in ~5 years?).
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posted by bendy
on Jun 20, 2012 -
10 answers
My fridge is hot, not just not cold but actually hot. Can I fix this or am I shopping for a new fridge?
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posted by Saminal
on Jun 8, 2012 -
10 answers
Why does my fridge's filtered water taste ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE but only at certain times of day?
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posted by Nattie
on Dec 8, 2011 -
8 answers
How often should an old manual defrost refrigerator need defrosting, and when does excessive frost indicate a problem?
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posted by slow graffiti
on Nov 22, 2011 -
7 answers
On a small solar system that trips out a lot, what's the most important rating on a replacement fridge to indicate efficiency: full-load amps, or kWh/yr?
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posted by TheManChild2000
on Aug 12, 2011 -
8 answers
My refrigerator runs too long, methinks. What might be the problem, and would it be madness to try to fix it ourselves?
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posted by Quietgal
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Too tiny! Too tall! Too deep! Is there a Goldilocks fridge out there that is just right? I need a counter-depth fridge (with freezer, top or bottom) that really is counter depth -- 24-25 inches at the most with door and handle -- without being more than 32 inches wide. Many so-called "counter-depth" fridges I've seen are 29-30 inches deep once the door and handles are included, and even when I find one the right depth, it's very wide, typically 35-36 inches. The best match I've found so far is the
LG 349, but it's a full six inches narrower than my current (awkward, too deep) fridge, and
the slightly larger version I've seen at a store still seems toy-sized and flimsy inside, while being a little too tall for me at 74 inches. I'm in Canada (Toronto, to be precise).
posted by maudlin
on Jan 16, 2011 -
4 answers
We're moving and need to disconnect the water line to the fridge's icemaker, but the compression nut won't budge. Before Sir Acorn and I do any more damage with pliers and wrench, what's the secret?
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posted by acorncup
on Jan 1, 2011 -
11 answers
I just discovered that my fairly elderly refrigerator and freezer have stopped cooling. What is most likely to be wrong, and is it worth it to attempt to fix it?
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posted by charmedimsure
on Aug 21, 2010 -
10 answers
Replacing a refrigerator door seal: handy homeowner project, or professionals-only procedure? plus related questions.
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posted by ottereroticist
on Jul 15, 2010 -
16 answers
I bought a kit to hook up my ice maker to a cold water line. I am having a hard time figuring out how to get the poly tube connected to the saddle valve. Pics inside...
Also, I am aware that the back side of the saddle valve is not pictured. I have that, but its not in the pictures.
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posted by Brettus
on Jul 1, 2010 -
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My side by side refrigerator/freezer stopped cooling, so we unplugged it and went to buy a new one. On a lark I plugged it back in 24 hours later, and now it functions perfectly. Anyone know if the problem is likely to return (or what the problem might be?) I vacuumed the back-bottom compartment where the compressor is located, but there wasn't much dust there so I doubt dust was the problem.
posted by djedery
on Jun 28, 2010 -
14 answers
Our heirloom (hah!) refrigerator is dying. I'm thinking of purchasing an
Electrolux ICON Professional 16.5 cu. ft. refrigerator, with plans to buy the matching freezer later (I have an upright freezer already that will suffice for the time being). Does anyone have any experience with this product? Something similar you think might be better or might want to warn me away from?
My biggest concerns are for quality of construction and reliability, but I'd love to hear any/all thoughts you might have about this appliance. Thanks!
posted by miss patrish
on May 24, 2010 -
1 answer
We just moved into a new apartment, and our cat promptly decided to hide behind the fridge (~20 year old Inglis System 2000, freezer on top). When we pulled it out from the wall to get her out, we decided to give the back a vacuum. I'm not sure when or how the condenser coils popped out like
this but now they won't lie flush with the back again. I'm assuming this is why our freezer is no longer freezing and our food has thawed (as we just moved in, we had nothing in the fridge). Any ideas? Thanks in advance?
posted by avocet
on May 24, 2010 -
6 answers
How long can one keep bread in the fridge? (If it matters, usually a Brownberry multigrain loaf.) StillTasty tells me merely that
it's not recommended, but doesn't offer a date. If I'm willing to
accept that refrigeration causes the bread to dry out and become stale, how long does it on average remain "good", i.e., not hazardous to eat?
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posted by WCityMike
on May 8, 2010 -
19 answers
What was the online refrigerator magnet-style word game where you made sentences with random pools of words within a time limit, and then everyone voted on the results?
posted by nzero
on Apr 15, 2010 -
4 answers
I've volunteered to reverse the doors on the office fridge (i.e., change them so that they open from the right, instead of from the left). I know the basics of how to do this, but I don't want to look like an idiot in front of coworkers. Any tips, tricks, or things I should know before starting to loosen the screws?
posted by mudpuppie
on Nov 13, 2009 -
19 answers
FridgeFilter: I recently overstuffed my freezer and blocked the cold airflow, which partially defrosted some of the food in the far corner, away from the air. I have since restored the freezer temperature, but after several days, the thawed food isn't re-freezing. Why?
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posted by werty
on Oct 22, 2009 -
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What could I use to cover or hide a dent on my new stainless steel refrigerator? I don't want to spend a few hundred dollars to have it professionally fixed (assuming that was even possible), and I have low confidence in any of
these dent repair suggestions working very well.
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posted by willnot
on Aug 31, 2009 -
9 answers
Why are things suddenly starting to go bad/sour/rotten in my fridge much sooner than they used to?
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posted by CommonSense
on Aug 25, 2009 -
18 answers
I have a stainless steel fridge and a toddler who is learning to walk. I want to mount a sheet of plexiglas over the bottom portion of the door to prevent it from getting dented. I would like this to look decent and be non-permanent so I can remove it when we eventually move. Any ideas on how I could do this? All I can think of is using some kind of tape, but I think that would sag after a while.
Bonus for suggestions on how to also stick stuff to the plexiglas so that I can post up my kid's artwork (the stainless steel is non-magnetic).
posted by kenliu
on Jul 25, 2009 -
22 answers
When is it worth trying to fix your own appliances (an Amana ARB1917 bottom-freezer fridge in my case)?
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posted by Shepherd
on Jun 24, 2009 -
11 answers
