New Refrigerator

March 9, 2020 by Lisa Powers

Question from Audrey

I may need to get a new refrigerator.  I called Needs in Syracuse and they said that the moso bags will not help with the outgassing/plastic smells in new refrigerator.  She had no suggestions except keeping the door open and putting an air cleaner in front of it.  Can you please post this question to see what mcs people have done to outgas the inside of a new refrigerator?  Thank you so much.

Lisa’s Answer

I have not yet researched the materials used in refrigerators but one reader with MCS reported that Summit refrigerators do not have an odor.  Have you considered buying a used refrigerator or a floor sample that has already off-gased?

I will eventually do a deeper dive into refrigerators but it is very difficult to get manufacturers to disclose the materials used in their products. A reader posted these helpful articles to better understand some of the materials that may be your fridge.

https://www.hunker.com/12614976/the-type-of-plastic-used-in-a-refrigerator - https://www.katom.com/learning-center/commercial-refrigerators-made.html