A lesson from the coast on keeping fridges safe from salt air

I was on a trip to the coast last year and saw many fridges breaking down quickly. The salt air was ruining the metal and seals. Now, I tell people near the beach to put a special spray on their fridge outside. It helps them avoid big repair bills. This small tip has made my job easier too.

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river_king7mo ago

Checking the door seals every few months helps too, since salt makes rubber crack fast. A little maintenance beats replacing the whole unit.

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the_andrew7mo ago

Exactly! My old fridge in Florida had the same problem until I got serious about wiping down the seals. It's wild how fast that sticky salt film builds up and just eats through the rubber. I even kept a little spray bottle of vinegar water under the sink just for that job. You in a coastal area too?

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lunaa997mo ago

Newer fridge models in Daytona Beach have stainless steel that handles salt air fine. Extra sprays seem like a solution for a problem that's not as common as people think.

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