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Hi. Recently my Whirlpool fridge (Model #ET4WXKXKQ03) was moved out so that we could spray for a bug problem we are having. That night I started noticing a bad smell, mostly in the freezer. The bug spray that was used didn't really even have a scent, so I don't think that could be it. I had a repair man in the next day and he replace the fan (saying it was getting ready to go, but hadn't yet). I then throughly cleaned out the freezer and fridge with baking soda and soap. The smell persists, though. I have them scheduled to come back tomorrow, but what could be the cause of the smell? When talking with these repair men it is like they want you to know what the problem is so they don't have to look. Unfortunately I live in a townhouse and can not choose who my management company sends over. Any ideas about what could be causing the smell?
I seem to be having the same problem,except the smell seems to be coming from both the freezer and the refrigerator.It seems to have started about 2 weeks ago and seems to have increased with time.I have not sprayed for any insects nor is there any thing in there that has spoiled or spilled.I have had this unit for just a little over 2 years.I seem to be having the same problem,except the smell seems to be coming from both the freezer and the refrigerator.It seems to have started about 2 weeks ago and seems to have increased with time.I have not sprayed for any insects nor is there any thing in there that has spoiled or spilled.I have had this unit for just a little over 2 years.
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Check to see if the sensor in the freezer compartment is encased in ice. If so, do a complete defrost and restart the unit. Another possibility is a bad thermostat and/or sensor.
Please note when you keep fish in freezer once, the smell will be longer even you remove it. O.K. Now solution for your problem- Please unplug power.Keep fridge door open. Take wet cloth dipped in soap water and clean all compartment including freezer . Keep freezer door also opened.Then clean with dry cloth. Spray room spray in your room not into the fridge. And allow 5 hrs to circulate fresh air to pass thr' your fridge and then close fridge and freezer doors. Plug fridge and run for one hour on empty. After one hour store items in fridge and/or freezer. Keep all food items in closed style which will avoid odor spreading and also be a hygienic. Thanks.
There are two reasons for bad smells. 1. Long time not being used. 2. Lack of cleaning inside compartment.
Solution: Unplug fridge. Keep open fridge door. Dip a dry cloth in soap water and start cleaning each and every compartment. Keep freezer door also open. And then clean with another dry cloth. Keep both doors open for nearly 5 hrs. It will be enable fresh air to **** the smell inside fridge. After 5 hrs close the fridge and run on empty for one hour. Keep food items after one hour. Please keep all food items closed vessel. Not only it's avoid odor but also be hygienic. If you use to keep fish items in freezer, clean fridge once in a week.(Spray roo spray in the room when you keep fridge door opened. Don't spray into fridge.)Helpful.
the problem is in the freezer,all that happens is the evap fan blows cold air from the freezer to the fridge side,so when you open the door do you hear the fan blowing?also is there like snow or frost on the back wall,if so you have a defrost problem,or the door was left open and the air ducts are froze up or the drain is plugged.is there water dripping into the bottom of the fridge?let me know what you find and send the model number,you'll find it in the fridge section on the right hand wall up near the ceiling
Hi - we had this problem, and it was in fact where some blood from a defrosting pice of meat drained into the compressor condensation tank and began to decay!
I agree the smell is terrible, so a good clean up is needed but this solves the problem immediately!
Hi Simon I saw that problem because you have a hole in the bottom of the freezer connecting directly on the wall of the fridge you need to block it ... because the air flow directly from the freezer 2 the fridge . Hope it was helpful.
I seem to be having the same problem,except the smell seems to be coming from both the freezer and the refrigerator.It seems to have started about 2 weeks ago and seems to have increased with time.I have not sprayed for any insects nor is there any thing in there that has spoiled or spilled.I have had this unit for just a little over 2 years.
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