{"id":1711,"date":"2022-09-13T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T15:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1711"},"modified":"2023-02-01T13:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T21:32:57","slug":"how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Food Fresh When Your Refrigerator Fails"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-1712 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1712 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/medium-shot-confused-woman-kitchen-1500x630.jpg\" alt='' title='medium-shot-confused-woman-kitchen' height=\"630\" width=\"1500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trips to the grocery store are getting expensive, and the last thing you want when you\u2019re experiencing issues with your refrigerator is a great big food bill on top of repair costs. You can take steps to mitigate how much you have to toss when your refrigerator fails or the power goes out \u2013 and we\u2019re outlining those tips in this guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By taking a few preparatory steps and educating yourself on what to do with your food, you\u2019ll be saving yourself a ton if something does go wrong with your appliance. Ready to review how to keep your food fresh when your refrigerator fails? Let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d16414a1572\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d16414a1572\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#Easy_Ways_To_Prepare_For_A_Fridge_Failure\" >Easy Ways To Prepare For A Fridge Failure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#Keeping_Food_Fresh_When_Your_Refrigerator_Fails\" >Keeping Food Fresh When Your Refrigerator Fails<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#Option_1_Leave_it_alone\" >Option 1: Leave it alone!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#Option_2_Relocate_the_essentials\" >Option 2: Relocate the essentials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#The_Next_Step_Repair_Or_Replace\" >The Next Step: Repair Or Replace?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#When_is_it_time_to_replace_your_refrigerator\" >When is it time to replace your refrigerator?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/c\/how-to-keep-food-fresh-when-your-refrigerator-fails\/#Fixing_your_fridge_yourself_with_help_from_AppliancePartsProscom\" >Fixing your fridge yourself with help from AppliancePartsPros.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div   class='hr hr-default  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Ways_To_Prepare_For_A_Fridge_Failure\"><\/span>Easy Ways To Prepare For A Fridge Failure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay \u2013 maybe prepping for a refrigerator failure feels a bit excessive, but here\u2019s the thing: the steps you can take to protect your food in the event of an appliance malfunction are tasks that can prolong the lifespan of your fridge in general. They can even help it to run more efficiently in the long run \u2013 that means less electricity used, which is better for the environment and your utility bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider trying out these tips. If your refrigerator does fail, you\u2019ll be more prepared to save some food:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Always keep a supply of ice in the freezer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It doesn\u2019t even need to be a bunch of perfect little cubes \u2013 fill a milk jug, soft drink bottles, or even ziplock bags with water and let them freeze. Not only will you have a DIY ice pack on hand for coolers, injuries, and, yes, fridge failures when you need it, that extra ice will help your freezer to run more efficiently. Empty freezers are less efficient freezers, and simply keeping ice in them can be enough to maintain the temperature inside.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Store chilled water in your fridge.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Just like the ice packs in the freezer, chilled water in the fridge can help keep your fresh food compartment cooler a little longer. Fill a pitcher, jar, or bottle with water and leave it there.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make sure the refrigerator\u2019s gaskets are in good shape.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your refrigerator doors are padded by rubber seals that keep cold air in and warm air out. Keep those gaskets clean by wiping them down every once in a while. You can also lubricate them with a very thin application of petroleum jelly \u2013 this will help them to maintain elasticity. If any of the gaskets start to crack, tear, or crumble, replace them to ensure your refrigerator is efficiently trapping cold air inside.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your gaskets once or twice a year or whenever you notice condensation forming on the door, either the interior or exterior. Clean them whenever you notice any crud.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep vents clear.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most refrigerators have a component called a damper, which is a vent that allows cold air from the freezer into the refrigerator. Ensuring the damper and any other vents have at least an inch or two of space around them means your fresh food compartment will have adequate airflow and more easily maintain a cooler temperature.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that your fridge vents are cleared any time you restock it!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Invest in a couple of refrigerator thermometers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Having battery-powered or analogue thermometers in your fridge and freezer compartment will let you know just how much the temperature in the compartment has gone up in the time your fridge was out of commission.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Have at least one good cooler.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your refrigerator\u2019s freezer compartment acts as a cooler already, but having an additional quality cooler will ensure you\u2019ve got space enough to store anything that needs it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_Food_Fresh_When_Your_Refrigerator_Fails\"><\/span>Keeping Food Fresh When Your Refrigerator Fails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start, you\u2019ll want to know which items absolutely need to stay cold, and which will survive without being maintained at a constant low temperature. Here\u2019s a quick overview for your reference:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any medications that need to be refrigerated, make sure they\u2019re always properly stored. Check with your doctor for specific instructions and suggestions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most dairy products (hard cheeses and processed are an exception), deli products, meats, eggs and egg products (like pudding), cut fruit and veggies, creamy dressings and condiments, fish sauces like oyster sauce, and any leftovers you have on hand are going to be more susceptible to bacterial growth and spoilage if the temperature climbs above 37\u00b0F. It\u2019s important to try and keep these items cool.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh and dried fruits and veggies, fresh spices, fresh mushrooms, hard cheeses, butter and margarine, and most condiments not listed above are generally safe if held above 40\u00b0F for more than 2 hours.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For freezer goods, your primary concern is whether or not they\u2019re still frozen. Most frozen goods are generally safe if the item still has visible ice crystals and feels as cold as if it were refrigerated. You may want to crack open that ice cream and dig in, though \u2013 it won\u2019t refreeze.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anything in the freezer has thawed completely and has been above 40\u00b0F for more than 2 hours, it should be discarded. The exception is that breads and juices can be refrozen \u2013 just toss them if they show signs of spoilage like mold or slimy texture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know which food items to focus on, let\u2019s take a look at your storage options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Leave_it_alone\"><\/span>Option 1: Leave it alone!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dealing with a temporary loss of fridge functionality and you don\u2019t anticipate being without a refrigerator for long \u2013 for example, if you\u2019ve got a power outage that\u2019s going to last less than four hours \u2013 your best bet is to just keep the doors to your fridge closed. Opening the freezer and fresh food compartment doors lets cold air out and warm air in, greatly increasing the rate at which the temperature inside the refrigerator rises when it isn\u2019t working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-stocked refrigerator can maintain temperature for up to four hours (the freezer will stay cold for up to two days), keeping in mind that this number will vary depending on the climate and current temperatures where you live. If your fridge is going to be out of commission for longer than that, you\u2019ll need to take steps to keep your food from spoiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Relocate_the_essentials\"><\/span>Option 2: Relocate the essentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to be without a refrigerator for more than a few hours, you\u2019ll want to prepare a cooler, but you don\u2019t need to move everything. Focus on getting the more susceptible food items mentioned above \u2013 dairy products like soft cheeses, creamy condiments like mayo and ranch dressing, and thawed meats \u2013 into cold storage. Fresh fruits and veggies and standard condiments can generally survive on their own without much help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these additional tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Space is at a premium, so don\u2019t be afraid to reorganize your menu. Move the leftovers, dairy products, and deli meats up and eat those first so they don\u2019t go to waste.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a pinch, your freezer can function as a cooler, but it probably won\u2019t hold everything that was in the fresh food compartment, so having an additional cooler on hand will help.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tightly pack everything. Already cold food that\u2019s close together will warm more slowly.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re adding bags of loose ice to your freezer or fresh food compartment, put the bags or the ice in a container to keep water from spilling everywhere as they melt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Next_Step_Repair_Or_Replace\"><\/span>The Next Step: Repair Or Replace?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is everything safe and sorted? Great! Your next step is to determine whether it\u2019s time to repair or replace your refrigerator. Outside of damage to the condenser system, which requires some specialized tools and training to fix, and control board issues with certain newer appliances, just about everything that goes wrong with your fridge is something you can probably fix yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t sure which way to go, we can help!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_it_time_to_replace_your_refrigerator\"><\/span>When is it time to replace your refrigerator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most manufacturers tag their refrigerators as having a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years, with some stretching that number out as far as 20. How long yours is estimated to last depends on the brand, model, and style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most fridge repairs can be handled at home without a technician, no appliance is going to last forever. Here are some signs that it\u2019s time to ditch that old ice box and pick up a new one:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If your refrigerator is more than 15 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s likely well into its estimated lifespan, and it may be time to replace it instead of repair it. You may also run into issues with even finding compatible parts if your appliance is particularly old.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>When repair costs start racking up, it may actually be cheaper to purchase a new appliance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most refrigerator parts are pricey, but they\u2019re still a fraction of the cost of a whole new fridge. You\u2019re saving money by fixing the things that go wrong yourself, but as your refrigerator ages, more components will start to fail. Don\u2019t let the cost of repairs exceed the price of a new appliance!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If your family needs an upgrade, downgrade, or there\u2019s a new feature you want.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maybe you\u2019d prefer more freezer space to an ice maker, or want smart home features.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixing_your_fridge_yourself_with_help_from_AppliancePartsProscom\"><\/span>Fixing your fridge yourself with help from AppliancePartsPros.com<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many refrigerator issues can be solved with a standard toolkit and a genuine OEM replacement part. If you need some help diagnosing your issues and making your repairs, check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/appliancepartspros\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our YouTube channel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 we\u2019ve got guides for all the most popular makes and models of refrigerators, and we offer tips and tutorials for just about every issue you might have!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know what\u2019s up with your fridge, we can get you the part you need to fix it in as little as two days. Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The last thing you want when you\u2019re experiencing refrigerator issues is a big food bill on top of repair costs. By taking a few preparatory steps and educating yourself on what to do with your food, you can mitigate how much you have to toss when your refrigerator fails or the power goes out. 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