How to Prevent Ice Buildup in Upright Freezers

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Tip 1 - How to Avoid Freezer Frost

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Karine Brito | permalink

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 ...

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Tip 2 - How to Prevent Frost Buildup in a Freezer | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Cathy Westervelt | permalink

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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Tip 3 - How to keep / delay ice from forming in chest freezer?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Michelle Guo | permalink

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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