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I assume your question should end with "than the air outside the refrigerator". If so then the answer is yes. Most of the humidity in the air inside the fridge (and freezer) will condense onto the cold surfaces. As new air is introduced, either by opening and closing the door, or leaving the door ajar, or thru a leaky door seal, more moisture condenses, these are some reason why a freezer will ice up quickly. Bruce

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An extractor fan is used for better ventilation and to extract moisture from the room, thus making the air less humid. It also helps to prevent condensation.


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Do beans rot?

In certain conditions, such as humid weather, dried beans may get tiny bugs in them, even in a sealed container. If you live in a humid climate, one way to avoid this is to store your dried beans in the refrigerator or freezer. Cooked beans will go bad in a week, more or less, depending on the conditions, even when stored in the refrigerator. You can tell they have gone bad by the terrible smell.


Can you use a regular light bulb in a refrigerator?

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Yes, there is less oxygen in humid air compared to dry air.


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Humid air rises in the atmosphere because it is less dense than dry air.


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