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On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:13 -0500, Brooklyn1
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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.
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On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:13 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:

>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?




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On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:22:10 -0000, "Ophelia" >
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>"Jeßus" wrote in message ...
>
>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:13 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:
>
>>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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On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:22:10 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"Jeßus" wrote in message
.. .
>
>On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:00:13 -0500, Brooklyn1
> wrote:
>
>>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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