"Jeßus" wrote in message ...

On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:22:10 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>"Jeßus" wrote in message
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>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:13 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:
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>>On Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:45:58 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>
>>>On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:38:14 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>wrote:
>>>
>>>>On 1/30/2016 7:26 PM, Je?us wrote:
>>>>> On Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:59:06 -0400, wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:24:55 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Try putting a box of Baking Soda (opened) in it, works as a good
>>>>>> deodorizer.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sodium bicarb! How did I forget about that? Thanks. I might try some
>>>>> later if need be. I found a removable screen - not actually a filter
>>>>> as such - which was quite strong with the smell. I've cleaned it and
>>>>> will put it back in shortly.
>>>>>
>>>>I agree. Sodium bicarb is not a bad suggestion. It certainly can't
>>>>hurt. Oh, and put some in the freezer, too.
>>>
>>>I put some bicarb into the small 1.5x1.5" removable screen in the
>>>yesterday. It seems to be helping quite a bit.
>>
>>Febreeze... much better.
>
>That might be a good idea, thanks.
>
>I've pretty much narrowed down where the smell is coming from - it's
>coming from beyond that little screen (or vent) I mentioned before. It
>is located on the 'ceiling' of the inside of the fridge, which then
>seems to go towards the back of the fridge and then down presumably to
>the drip tray. I checked the drip tray and there are no nasties in
>there - a very small amount of water and there was a water droplet on
>the drain pipe itself, so I don't think there's a blockage... but
>maybe there is a partial blockage?
>
>Another thing:
>
>2 or 3 weeks ago, I checked the thermometer in the fridge, it was far
>too cold (almost 0°C), so I adjusted the thermostat and then promptly
>forgot about it. A few days later I realised the temp was now 6°C -
>which is far too warm of course and again readjusted the thermostat.
>Might be just coincidental timing... dunno.
>===============================
>
>The drip tray pipe on my fridge sometimes blocks and causes a small flood
>in
>the floor or the fridge. I use a very small bottle brush and it clears it.
>I've never had a problem with any other fridges like that. Have you tried
>a wee brush?

No, not yet and I'm not sure I have one that will fit. I might
(carefully) try an air compressor when I get time, that should clear
any blockage out.

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Good luck with it.



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