Freezer Condensation

[Rankin Tippins]

The freezer on my H450 works well, but I always have condensation on the bottom of the lid. Can I eliminate this by using a small battery operated fan in the bottom to circulate the colder air higher or is there a better method??

 

[Mike D]

leak

Rankin,I have been in the refrig/HVAC field for a long time. If your talking about a chest type frig with a hinged lid, It should not accumulate condensation. If it does it is more than likely an air leak around the gasket causing it. Warm most air entering your box experiences a temperature drop against the inside of the lid. This will cause the problem. If you add a fan it will probably cure the evident problem. If it is a leak casuing the condensation however the fan will cause the leaking gasket, in effect, to leak more refrigerated air. This will cause an undo drop in efficieny of the system.I would scutinize the seal and the gasket first, then take it from there.We have the same chest type on our 376, It doesn't have any noticible condensation on the underside of the lid.Good Luck,Mike D

 

[Len Fagan]

450 Freezer Condensation

Just for the record my 450 (2001) has same problem. After a couple of days it eventually freezes solid and I have to defrost. I notice when I pack full seems to be less of problem. Tale WindsLen Fagan

 

[warren feldstein]

same problem too on our 460

The problem was solved by examining the lid for leaks. The seal was very poor.Take a dollar bill, put in where the cover seal and close the lid. If you can move the bill, you do not have a seal. You have leaks.We added some rubber gasket and eliminated the leaks. It made the system run better and eliminated the freezing of the bottom of the freezer lid. While you are at it, check the archives for fridge or freezer seals and check the fridge door for leaks too.Good luck.Warren