Iced Up Fridge: Causes And What You Can Do About It

Older refrigerators ice up faster

The older the refrigerator, the more frequently and quickly a thick layer of ice forms in the freezer compartment. But too much moisture in the freezer can also be responsible for the ice layer.

• Newer models are usually equipped with a no-frost automatic. In this case, an ice layer forms only in the rarest of cases.
• Older models, on the other hand, are not equipped with this function.
• The more often you open the door of your fridge, the more warm air gets inside the freezer. The warm air condenses and then freezes. A layer of ice remains.
• Food that has not completely cooled down can also be to blame for ice formation. Therefore, always allow food to cool down completely before putting it in the freezer.
• But even food that is at room temperature is too warm for the freezer. Ideally, you should put the food in the refrigerator in advance and let it cool down for a while before you put it in the freezer.

How to defrost your fridge

The more often ice forms in the freezer, the more frequently you should defrost your fridge. This not only saves you electricity and money but also protects your device from overheating.

• First, unplug your refrigerator from the power supply.
• To speed up the defrosting process, it is best to place a bowl of hot water in the freezer compartment and close the door.
• Place terry towels or floor wipes in front of the refrigerator to collect the condensation water. You can also put a deep baking sheet under the fridge to catch the water.
• Loosen thick slabs of ice with a wooden or plastic spatula.
• Then clean your fridge as usual. In particular, dry the freezers well with towels.
• Turn your fridge back on and make sure the food that goes into the freezer is completely dry and cool.