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Chemical smell in kitchen. is it coming from my brand new refrigerator?

Is something leaking? burning?

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2 year old Monogram Built in Freezer Down Refrigerator:
I refused to accept GE's claim that there was nothing in the system that could create a noxious odor. This website mentioned the compressor fan, and I at last prevailed and convinced GE to send a free replacement fan and Technician. The old fan body smells terrible, as did the styrofoam around it, -;just like the smell in the refrigerator! The replacement has solved the problem for now, unless the new fan fails and leaks lubricant again.

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The odors are normal for some new refrigerators,its due to the type of plastic used,let it cool and put coffee inside both compartments or baking soda as these 2 items will remove odors,after the odors gone continue to keep a box of baking soda in each compartment to control all food or plastic odors,this should help remove your odor problem

  • Lee Edwards May 14, 2021

    2 year old Monogram Built in Freezer Down Refrigerator:
    I refused to accept GE's claim that there was nothing in the system that could create a noxious odor. This website mentioned the compressor fan, and I at last prevailed and convinced GE to send a free replacement fan and Technician. The old fan body smells terrible, as did the styrofoam around it, -;just like the smell in the refrigerator! The replacement has solved the problem for now, unless the new fan fails and leaks lubricant again.

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SOURCE: chemical odor...

Is the unit working ok I think tech17 is trying to find out if you have a freon leak inside the unit??

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  • Posted on May 29, 2008

SOURCE: sweet chemical smell coming from refrigerator

if smell is just sometimes,
auto defrost coil in frost free refrigerator
just below freezer

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: Chemical smell from refridgerator

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  • Posted on Aug 21, 2009

SOURCE: Whirlpool Gold refrigerator water leaking

If it's flooding, it's NOT the drain pan. It's probably the water valve has gotten stuck in the open position. Hope this helps!

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SOURCE: Kenmore side-by-side has CHEMICAL SMELL ODOR inside.

You have a freon leak. With this only being 5 years old, iot's probably worth repairing, unless you are just able to buy a new one. I would have a local tech come out and check it before tossing it. I hope this answers your question and gives you some resolution. I hope to work with you again, so please record our name, email and phone number for future needs. Have a great evening!

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Is the unit working ok I think tech17 is trying to find out if you have a freon leak inside the unit??
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