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Refrigerators
Does the light really go out when we close the door? From the early icebox to the modern built-in frost-free stainless steel double door works of art, refrigerators have improved greatly over the years, and we seldom think about them until they don't work right. From cleaning methods to repairs, this category is the place to get advice and answers to your questions about refrigerators.
3,286 Questions
How long will blueberries stay fresh in the refrigerator?
The textbook answer is about 2 weeks. By this time though, they will have began to lose alot of their vitamins and such. The best thing to do is not wash them until you are ready to use them. By using an o3 pure fridge food preserver, it can double the time for blueberries and any other vegetables. Once initially picked you may wish to leave them uncovered for the first day to remove any excess moisture. If using a fridge food preserver or a similar item that removes ethylene gas you should leave a small opening for air exchange.
Why food doesnt spoil as fast when it is refrigerated as it would at room temperature?
Because heat contributes to accelerated and better protein (or enzyme) activity.
How long can you keep cooked mince in the fridge?
It really depends on how you've cooked and stored it, but for the sake of this answer I'll assume it's been handled well.....
My general rule is:
The night you cooked it, plus two..
If it's still there in the morning, it's dog food.
The rate of spoilage of the soup would be increased if
# the soup were allowed to warm too much during swapping # the new container was contaminated with spoilage organisms and not properly cleaned or sanitized prior to the swap
# the air is poor and full of spoilage organisms If everything is sanitary and the soup wasn't spoiling already, the swap shouldn't make the soup go bad.
Is it OK if I'd left out a pot of chicken soup and then put it in the refrigerator?
That would depend how long you left it out, what temperature it was when you put it in the refrigerator and how long it took to get to 40F.
According to the Model Food Code, cooked food could take up to 4 hours to get from 135F to 70F, then another 2 hours to get down to 40F. It is recommended that hot food be placed directly into the cooler rather than waiting for it to cool down a bit.
A more emotional appeal
Not if you will be serving any of it to someone other than yourself!
If you don't mind risking giving yourself food poisoning and possibly being very sick (and maybe even dying), go right ahead. That would be your responsibility. But your friends might not like it if this happened.
Left tuna 3 days in refrigerator is it bad?
If the fridge is a cold one, you're probably okay, but I wouldn't use it for sushi. You're looking for a temp at or below 42F or so, and it should be alright.
Can you tell how many cubic feet your refrigerator is by the model number?
Type the brand and model number in a search engine and your model may show up with the specifications within a page or two.
like: Kenmore XXXXXXXX Fridge
Should the ketchup stays in refrigerator or at room temperature?
Take a look at the storage instructions on the label. From a food safety perspective, it doesn't have to be kept in the fridge, but the quality will be better for a longer period of time if it is.
Why is the refrigerator water line banging when the kitchen or bathroom faucets are turned on?
= written by Faucetman886 =
Maybe it's the cold weather or the fact that so many people are out of work and have time on their hands to listen for it but it seems this weeks discussion forums are full of questions about plumbing noises, most specifically water hammer. Water hammer is that thunking, clunking, clanging noise you get when you turn a faucet off or the washing machine switches cycles. Plumbing can make many weird noises which can have many causes and; sometimes, they're not easy to isolate and fix. The following are some of the common issues.
1. Water hammer. This noise doesn't happen with flowing water, so if it occurs while your water is running, it isn't water hammer. As I mentioned at the beginning of this article water hammer happens when you turn OFF a water suddenly. Shutting off the water suddenly sends a pressure or shock wave down the water line through the water shocking the pipes and creating the hammer noise. These shock waves travel faster than the speed of sound and can exert very instant pressure. Over an extended time, water hammer can damage pipes, valves and eventually weaken pipe joints. This may in itself cause additional problems as in #6. Most newer homes have devices called hammer arresters that are air filled chambers connected to the plumbing that let the pressure wave dissipate harmlessly into a cushion of air. These arrestors can become filled with water and stopworking. If the banging in your home has been happening forever you may not have one. To correct this you must drain your house of all the water in the pipes.. Turn off your water to the house at the main shut off valve or at the meter. Find the lowest faucet in your house, often this is an outdoor hose faucet, and open it. Then open the faucets that is in the highest place in the house. Let the low faucet drain for 5 minutes or until it stops dripping, whichever takes longer. Close all the faucets and turn the main back on. When you turn the water back on the pipes will have air in them and will sputter until this air is dissipated don't panic.
2. Faulty toilet fill valve (ballcock) will cause resonance sounds like a fog horn or a moan. It's easy to check. Close the supply valves to all the toilets. If the noise disappears, open them one-by-one till the noise starts again. Replace the ballcock in that toilet. If there are no shut-offs handy, sometimes you can locate the faulty ballcock by lifting up on the float ball while someone turns on the faucet that is causing the noise.
3. Bad faucet washer. If your nosie only happens when using a certain faucet the faucet washer may be loose or damaged. This can cause it to flutter in the water stream causing various sounds To repair this tighten the screw to the washer in the faucet stem. If this doesn't work, then it's time for a new stem assembly. If your dishwasher or washing machine is causing the noise you may have a worn out solenoid fill valve.
4. High water pressure can cause a variety of problems including these noises. It can also damage toilet valves and other devices connected to the plumbing. I saw an issue on a forum last week where water pressure was cited as the cause for a hand held shower hose coming loose. If you're on a water system, ask your neighbors if they are having similar problems or simply call your water supplier and ask that they come out and check your pressure settings. If you have a well you should have a water pressure meter. If the pressure is above 60psi you may want to adjust your pressure reducer
5. Pipes rubbing or bumping inside the walls because they aren't strapped down well or because the stud pass through holes are too small or off center. If this is the case they've probably made the sounds since the house was built.. If this is the problem you will have to call a plumber to make the repair. This can be far too complicated for the average homeowner/do-it-yourselfer to handle.
6. Pressure regulator. If you have a pressure regulator on your main water line it may be faulty. If your pounding sound happens while the water's running, it happens at more than one faucet, turning on other faucets changes the cadence, the pressure changes with the pounding, While the noise is happening, check to see if it is coming from the regulator. If so, the regulator may need to be replaced.
I hope this information has helped you track down your plumbing noises and given you enough info to effect a repair yourself, or better yet I hope you get a new job which takes your mind off the issue and gives you the money to pay someone to come and fix it.
Can you defrost a roast in the refrigerator?
That is the way it is suppose to be done, but it takes a long time.
My experience is a banana (with the peel on) does fine either in or out of the refrigerator for a day. If it is hot, I certainly would place in the refrigerator, You can also peel the banana and wrap in plastic wrap tightly and place in the freezer. They are great as a replacement for added ice in a smoothie.
What causes sudden pressure surges in your faucets and refrigerator door water dispenser?
I would purchase a Watt water pressure guage from your local home improvement or hardware store and check your water pressure at your faucet. If water pressure is greater than 40-45psi your regulator needs to be turned down where the water comes into the house.
How long does general tao chicken last in the fridge?
If you have to ask, its probably past its due date.
How long does pork broth last in fridge?
The question you're asking here is mostly about the temperature the broth maintained. If you've kept the broth under 42F (with all the door-openings, temp changes from adding warm food to the fridge, etc.) then you might be good for as much as a week. Over 42F and you're looking at infection times as little as a few hours to a day. Frozen, I'd say you could maintain it safely pretty much indefinitely.
How long will locally hatched eggs last in the refrigerator?
You have GOT to have mis-stated your question. If an egg is "hatched," it means you are talking about a baby chicken. They're NOT going to last long in in the fridge. If, on the other hand, you are asking about, local, fresh eggs, then I've an answer for you: it all depends on whether the egg as been washed. When a hen lays an egg, she coats the outside with amembrane (called the "bloom). This membrane helps seal the pores on the shell. An egg shell has around 6000 pores that let air in and the inside moistute to evaporate out. Commercial eggs are washed. Often, local, fresh eggs are not washed. An unwashed, refridgerated egg will stay fresh in the fridge for AT LEAST two months and close to three. A washed, commercial egg will go bad in about a month.
Why does putting vegetable in the refrigerator slow them from wilting?
Putting vegetables in the refrigerator slows them from wilting. This is as a result of most enzymes becoming dormant and thus keeping them fresh.
Can bedbugs get into food in refrigerator?
yes. if your clothes had a bed bug on it and you went to get some food, they could jump off your shirt and into the fridge. although they would rather bite you
Unlikely as we are their food and they always live near where someone sleeps.
Does food in a small refrigerator spoil faster than a large refrigerator?
If they are both set at and holding the same temperature - No.
Why do some types of batteries stays fresh longer if they are kept in a refrigerator?
Cooling lowers the rate of the chemical reaction in the batteries.
