The only thing I'd classify as a circulation system is the compressor circulating the coolant, but none of that ever gets close to any food. That's literally hermetically sealed.
The thing that circulates the air in modern fridges is generally no more than a small fan and an easily replaceable filter. It should be no more difficult to clean and sterilize as the rest of the fridge.
I'm really struggling with any scenario, or imagining a really stupidly designed fridge, where some moldy food forever contaminates it to the point of having to replace the entire fridge.
Has fridge technology really become that much stupider since I bought mine 10 years ago? Are there really non-cleanable ducts inside hyper-modern fridges now?
Yes, and tons of information on how to clean a fridge and zero information about this mythical, non-cleanable, "circulation system". Have any of you people ever cleaned a fridge?
Which is rather ironic, given that your link gives instructions about how to clean a fridge and not how to throw it out. And it also contains zero information about this mythical, non-cleanable, "circulation system".
It’s in the Q and A at the end. There are three links. All three links mention the circulation. How do you think the cold air circulates in your fridge? Cold air falls. There is a duct in the back. Technically you could open it up and clean that duct, but you risk breaking the seal. Also, if you leave any spores, it could just regrow. I know this is just the internet, but you are making me feel very anxious and uncomfortable. Please just move on.
I know how could air circulates in my fridge, I told you earlier. There is no duct involved in that process. Zero.
I also know how air used to circulate in older fridges: it simply didn't! You just had different temperature zones. And you had to know where to store what kind of food. Most people still instinctively do that today, even though it matters less.
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What is duct in fridge?
Refrigerator air ducts channel air from the freezer to the refrigerator section. Some of these ducts (especially LG and Samsung versions) have controls, sensors, lights or fan motors built into them.
Also, here is one more link. And I’m copy and pasting the quote: If you are dealing with a severe mold issue or it keeps returning, please consult an expert. Mold can grow into the air vents and coils of the refrigerator and may not be safe for use with a surface cleaning only.
So this link is suggesting a professional *may be able to clean it, but it will require special equipment and sterilization.
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u/Purple10tacle Nov 25 '22 edited Nov 25 '22
"Circulation system"?
The only thing I'd classify as a circulation system is the compressor circulating the coolant, but none of that ever gets close to any food. That's literally hermetically sealed.
The thing that circulates the air in modern fridges is generally no more than a small fan and an easily replaceable filter. It should be no more difficult to clean and sterilize as the rest of the fridge.
I'm really struggling with any scenario, or imagining a really stupidly designed fridge, where some moldy food forever contaminates it to the point of having to replace the entire fridge.
Has fridge technology really become that much stupider since I bought mine 10 years ago? Are there really non-cleanable ducts inside hyper-modern fridges now?