How to Prevent Ice Buildup in Upright Freezers

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How to Avoid Freezer Frost More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Karine Brito | permalink
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Frost build up in your freezer takes up valuable storage space and makes getting a good closure seal difficult. The results can be food loss and smelly ice accumulation. Even a frost-free appliance ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/avoid-freezer-frost-24911.html ^[1]

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How to Prevent Frost Buildup in a Freezer | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Cathy Westervelt | permalink
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Freezer frost can lead to unpleasant odors, freezer-burned food and limited storage space. Frost occurs when moisture in the air touches the frozen evaporator coils, condenses and then freezes. Frost-free freezers come with timed or temperature-controlled heating elements that turn on and melt the frost. Although this helps slow down frost...

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How to keep / delay ice from forming in chest freezer? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Michelle Guo | permalink
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I just got a smaller chest freezer, 5 cu ft. It already has that thin layer of frost around the top edge. Was wondering if there was any tips on how you can prevent/delay the inevitable ice build up that I know will occur with the unit having to be defrosted. I checked the web - thought maybe there ...
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1. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/avoid-freezer-frost-24911.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_4781069_prevent-frost-build-up-freezer.html

3. http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2271090/how-to-keep-delay-ice-from-forming-in-chest-freezer