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Posted by on October 20, 2009, 2:45 pm
> Thanks for the responses. We've turned the freezer section temp lower
> than before and will check to see if the temps will actually lower.
> Now, would a refrigerant leak cause the smell to permeate the whole
> 1st floor of the house or would it be perceptible just near the
> appliance?
Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on what they use as a refrigerant. I believe
it is some sort of alcohol.
> Today, the smell is not as pungent as yesterday but there is still a
> smell that now seems like ham/peas soup cooking or something.
> Also, refrigerant is same as freon? I did some google checks and some
> folks say that freon leak does not cause a smell.
They don't use freon in refrigerators. Haven't in decades. EPA banned
it.
Freon doesn't smell, but the refrigerant they use now, does.
Just call a refrigerator repair person.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 20, 2009, 9:40 pm
Hmm. I hear a bit of ignorance, here. But, that's OK.
Ignorance can be found in most grocery stores and hardware
stores. Even, occasionally, on Usenet.
--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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They don't use freon in refrigerators. Haven't in decades.
EPA banned
it.
Freon doesn't smell, but the refrigerant they use now, does.
Just call a refrigerator repair person.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 20, 2009, 2:42 pm
Most refrigerants are odorless. They usually leak along with
some lubricating oil, which has odor. I'd suggest to call a
refrigerator or appliance repair company near you, and ask
them to come check it out. You might have had a major freon
leak. It's happened before.
--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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Hello all,
Yesterday morning we noticed a very strong chemical smell in
the 1st
floor of the house. It was hard to tell where it was coming
from.
Then I noticed yesterday that the freezer section of our
side-by-side
whirlpool refrigerator is not as cold as it used to be, i.e
not
freezing temps.
I'm not entirely sure if a problem with the refrigerator
would emit a
chemical odor throughout the home.
Can anyone advise please and how to diagnose this further?
Thank you!
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Posted by Ralph Mowery on October 20, 2009, 7:42 pm
> Hello all,
> Yesterday morning we noticed a very strong chemical smell in the 1st
> floor of the house. It was hard to tell where it was coming from.
> Then I noticed yesterday that the freezer section of our side-by-side
> whirlpool refrigerator is not as cold as it used to be, i.e not
> freezing temps.
> I'm not entirely sure if a problem with the refrigerator would emit a
> chemical odor throughout the home.
> Can anyone advise please and how to diagnose this further?
> Thank you!
If it was the refrigerant that leaked out , you would have lost it all in a
day or less. Probably lost it all in a few minuits. After that you wold
not have any cooling.
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Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 20, 2009, 9:45 pm
I've seen cases of slow leak (months or years). But, a
typical household fridge holds about 6.5 ounces of
refrigerant. So, if it's enough to smell, it's a FAST leak.
--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.
If it was the refrigerant that leaked out , you would have
lost it all in a
day or less. Probably lost it all in a few minuits. After
that you wold
not have any cooling.
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> than before and will check to see if the temps will actually lower.
> Now, would a refrigerant leak cause the smell to permeate the whole
> 1st floor of the house or would it be perceptible just near the
> appliance?