Funky Smell Coming From Modern GE Refrigerator
I moved into a new apartment about 2 months ago, and ever since then, there has been a musty odor coming from the refrigerator (not the freezer). It isn't the worst smell ever, but bad enough that it needs to be taken care of. So, the other day I took…
I moved into a new apartment about 2 months ago, and ever since then, there has been a musty odor coming from the refrigerator (not the freezer). It isn't the worst smell ever, but bad enough that it needs to be taken care of. So, the other day I took everything out, wiped down the entire refrigerator completely, shelves and everything. Once all was clean, I noticed the musty smell coming from the console in the middle on the roof of the refrigerator (circled in red) it's gotten progressively worse since I had cleaned it, but only from that spot, which leads me to believe that the issue is coming from there. SO, I am looking for advice on how to clean this, since it is most likely an internal issue. Is this something worth putting in a maintenance request, or am I able to disassemble the console and clean the inside myself? If I do clean it myself, do I need to unplug the entire refrigerator first? Any advice is appreciated, thanks!
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I’d start with a couple boxes of baking soda
Vinegar & water in a spray bottle.
Try pulling the fridge out of its enclosure to access the back. Although it may be hidden behind a removable grate, you should find a tray that collects the water that condenses around your compressor coils. If it cannot be removed, it can still be cleaned with soapy water that’ll eliminate the slime and the smell.
Purchase Arm & Hammer fridge deodorizers.
I wonder if it has an air filter that needs replaced
I saw this episode and the reason for the smell was there was a body in the crawlspace
Since you’re renting, I’d submit a maintenance request rather than disassembling it. That housing contains the thermostat/light assembly and may also be near the airflow passage, so unplug the refrigerator before touching it. A musty smell there could be from moisture or residue inside the air duct, but the drain pan and defrost drain should also be checked because odors can circulate through the fridge.