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

Can you help my household kick the plastic habit? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Oct 30, 2009 - 34 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? [more inside]
posted by werty on Oct 22, 2009 - 3 answers

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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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)? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Jun 24, 2009 - 11 answers

We're looking for a refrigerator that meets the following criteria: [more inside]
posted by netsirk on Jun 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a site where I can search for specific refrigerator dimensions? Not cubic capacity, but actual height, width and depth. [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Apr 11, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking to replace an old refrigerator - where can I find reliable ratings / reviews online (that I don't need a subscription for)? [more inside]
posted by crookedgrin on Apr 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Examples of suspiciously round numbers that have, in all probability, been fudged up or down? Extra points for cases where those numbers can be safely discarded in favour of a different, more realistic figure. [more inside]
posted by onshi on Mar 20, 2009 - 29 answers

I punctured the freon line in a GE minifridge. Is the food safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome on Feb 14, 2009 - 8 answers

What did the refrigerator door become "the place" to hang kids' art, notes etc.? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Jan 18, 2009 - 15 answers

Can I eat ham that wasn't properly refrigerated? I got a fully cooked ham from my employer, put it out in my car trunk during the day, and forgot about it when I got home. Over the next few days, I didn't remember it at all. The whole time it was refrigerator temperature outside, and the trunk of my car was probably the same temperature. All that changed when I had a freak 60 degree day on Friday, and then it was back to being 20 outside. I remembered the ham last night as I was putting something else in my trunk. Did that 60 degree day ruin my chance of eating the ham?
posted by deezil on Dec 21, 2008 - 23 answers

I've read that raw chicken should be kept in the refrigerator for only 2 or 3 days before using. So why is the "Use By" date on the chicken sold at my local supermarket 6 days from now? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Oct 27, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get my 'professional' co-workers to stop leaving food in the refrigerator for months? And how, in general, prevent them from being so careless? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz on Oct 20, 2008 - 46 answers

Appliance Repair For Dummies Filter: Is there anything we can do to get our fridge to, y'know, refrigerate things? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Sep 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Bakingfilter: Fridge to oven? No problemo or madness? I want to bake a cake tonight (a pflaumenkuchen) that's been sitting in the fridge all day. Do I need to let it warm up to room temp before I bake it (recipe says 350 F for 40-45 min) or can it go straight from the fridge into the oven? It's in a metal pan, so I'm not worried about anything breaking. Burning the cake would be a sad thing, however.
posted by longdaysjourney on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I stop the extreme condensation in my refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert on Jun 21, 2008 - 8 answers

For a long while I've thought about developing a domestic climate-controlled larder, for food which doesn't really belong in the fridge (bread, eggs, cheese, tomatoes and so on) but doesn't want to be left out on the counter. Would you buy one and if so what features would be most useful to you?
posted by unSane on Jun 18, 2008 - 16 answers

Do you have any recommendations for fridge repair in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by clarahamster on Jun 10, 2008 - 1 answer

The side-by-side fridge in our rental (a GE tfx22zrs, tfx22jrs) has been failing to keep the refrigerator side cool (freezer side works fine). I think I have traced this down to some kind of lightbulb short -- the bulb heats up so much, so fast, I presume it is keeping the food from getting cool; possible fuse problem? Do fridges have user-serviceable fuses? Or is this a compressor problem and the lightbulb a red herring? [more inside]
posted by fishfucker on May 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I get different colored light bulbs for a refrigerator? [more inside]
posted by jinatrix on Apr 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Our family room is right next to our kitchen, and our very old and noisy refrigerator is *right* next to our couch. Watching TV is turning into a volume-control nightmare. What is the quietest (North American) botton-freezer refrigerator I can spend my tax refund on?
posted by kilikina73 on Apr 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Anyone know much about refrigerator repair? Frost is forming right around the ice tray on a frost free refrigerator. Easy fix, or do I call in the repairman? [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe on Mar 13, 2008 - 13 answers

I can't stop thinking about fridges and winter. Would it save much energy to freeze gallon containers of water outdoors and put those in the fridge now and then? It's Minnesota winter over here and I want to make the most of it ;)
posted by advicepig on Feb 21, 2008 - 17 answers

I really like the smell of the inside of refrigerators and freezers. Why on earth is this? [more inside]
posted by Quidam on Feb 11, 2008 - 13 answers

Are "counter depth" fridges deep enough? [more inside]
posted by alball on Jan 29, 2008 - 24 answers

Buying refrigerators for the lab: is there a good reason not to go with consumer models? [more inside]
posted by mr_roboto on Jan 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me find safe, amusing refrigerator magnets for my 15-month-old nephew. [more inside]
posted by bad grammar on Nov 13, 2007 - 9 answers

Safe to put a microwave on top of a fridge? [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Nov 12, 2007 - 22 answers

How long will scrambled eggs keep? [more inside]
posted by rolypolyman on Oct 27, 2007 - 21 answers

I just broke my landlady's fridge-freezer. I was scraping ice out of the icy part, and I nicked the cooling device, letting out all the magic gas. Can I fix it? Can my engineer buddies fix it? [more inside]
posted by topynate on Oct 9, 2007 - 9 answers

Can I unplug my refrigerator full of beverages overnight? [more inside]
posted by silby on Oct 1, 2007 - 9 answers

Mini-fridge woes. [more inside]
posted by puffin on Sep 20, 2007 - 8 answers

Online reviews of fridges are scaring me. Looking for suggestions for a solid, no-frills, long-lasting fridge... [more inside]
posted by faunafrailty on Sep 5, 2007 - 13 answers

will a mini-fridge ("cube") still function if turned on it's back (cooling coils downward-facing)? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Jun 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Are there any labelers (preferably electronic) where the labels will stick to refrigerated glass but be possible to remove later? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Jun 10, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me save money by bringing lunch to work: I need a mini fridge (not a dorm fridge!) that is of decent quality. [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Feb 27, 2007 - 16 answers

I need some suggestions about how to protect an old, small beer fridge which I'm going to keep outdoors from the weather, particularly the rain. [more inside]
posted by Second Account For Making Jokey Comments on Feb 26, 2007 - 11 answers

KitchenApplianceFilter: My Whirlpool fridge (the number inside says ET8WTK) seems to be messed up. [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Feb 26, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I buy a cheap fridge in LA (and have it delivered)? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Feb 8, 2007 - 8 answers

So, I just skewered my refrigerator. The buildup of ice in the freezer was so awful I had to use something sharp to chip it away. Imagine my surprise when a small eruption sprays white, chemical-smelling gas at me! [more inside]
posted by conch soup on Jan 1, 2007 - 26 answers

Dirty, gross refrigerator in garage. A bit of mold inside and lots of black stuff filling every crevice. Mechanically sound, but is it possible to get it clean enough to use again? [more inside]
posted by cleve9 on Dec 11, 2006 - 18 answers

How do I stop my refrigerator from buzzing? [more inside]
posted by Packy_1962 on Oct 16, 2006 - 8 answers

Will a CD suffer any ill effects from being in a refrigerator for 24 hours?
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Oct 3, 2006 - 9 answers

Should I believe my refrigerator? I have a refrigerator with a water tap and ice maker. It has a filter that costs about $50 to replace. The filter directions say to do so at least every six months. And a light saying it's time to replace it comes on in about six months. [more inside]
posted by rabbus on Sep 9, 2006 - 7 answers

Where to buy a small refrigerator online? [more inside]
posted by rockstar on Sep 6, 2006 - 3 answers

How long will food and milk last in a refrigerator without power if I don't open the door? [more inside]
posted by rfbjames on Jul 19, 2006 - 15 answers

What's wrong with my 'fridge? The refrigerator is only cooling down to about 60 deg. F, and the freezer is only going down to 30 deg. F, even on maximum cool settings. Secondarily, is it worth getting it repaired, and is that even possible? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady on Jun 24, 2006 - 17 answers