Re:Cooling related failure (in Google London DC)
by emrvb on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @05:37AM
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That alarm is available on the more decent models.
There are also stickers for inside your fridge that can indicate the temperature. There is also a variant for specific temperatures, like 0, 5 or 7 degrees, that colorize if the temperature has risen, giving a (non-reversible) indication your fridge has been too warm.
Edit:
Did a quick search for you: https://www.tiptemp.com/Products/Rising-Time-Temperature-Ind...
Re:Cooling related failure (in Google London DC)
by oarsinsync on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @05:53AM
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You can self solve this with a fridge thermometer, e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thermometer-Refrigerator-INRIGOROUS... or if you’re into that smart home biz, I also have an Aqara zigbee temperature and humidity sensor for automated alarms.
EDIT: sibling comments about irreversible temperature monitors are also a great idea I hadn’t thought of! Time to buy some of those too
Re:Cooling related failure (in Google London DC)
by benjaminwootton on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @05:39AM
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Ours was making strange noise, and we noticed things were wet when we took them out which indicated it was struggling to keep temperature. Agree some kind of alarm or indicator is probably a good idea if its not keeping up!
Re:Cooling related failure (in Google London DC)
by londons_explore on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @07:27AM
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Wet things inside is actually an indication that the door isn't properly closed and sealing.
Your fridge, rather than being the 5C it should be to keep your meat safe to eat, might have been up at 12C. You wouldn't be aware (it still feels cold), but you'd end up eating possibly dangerous food.
I really wish fridges had an alarm in that case (ie. The fridge has an indicator saying 'too hot. Food is now unsafe to eat').