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Default Stinky fridge syndrome...

On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 20:16:14 -0800, "Julie Bove"
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>"Jeßus" > wrote in message
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>> As per subject heading, I have a mild but persistent smell in my
>> fridge, as though something in there is bad - only problem is, there
>> isn't anything in there like that.
>>
>> A few days ago I removed everything and thoroughly cleaned the fridge,
>> then checked (and cleaned) every item before returning them to the
>> fridge. I never did find the cause, although I did suspect an egg
>> carton that has been reused many times (that never went back into the
>> fridge). I also checked the eggs for any bad ones. Nope.
>>
>> Yesterday I tried an onion halved, then some vanilla extract.
>> To no avail...
>>
>> The fridge is in good condition and about 5 y/o now. Always been kept
>> clean. There are one or two vents inside the fridge I haven't
>> investigated as yet... but will after posting this.
>>
>> Does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of the smell?
>> No, I'm not buying a new fridge, so let's not go there

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>Is there a drip pan underneath? The fridge in my first apartment had one
>and if it wasn't cleaned regularly, there would be an odor. I've never had
>one since with such a pan but...


Thanks Julie, I'll check for a drip pan later when the sun comes up.