Hi guys, I am wondering what this stuff is that is coming out of my freezer when I open it. also, it seems like some liquid has come out from underneath/back. I took a knife to break the ice and ended up piercing a hole in the freezer compartment. The flywheel was badly rusted, so I cleaned it up, and put everything back together. is 106 72202202. It can lead to odors, loss of storage space and ineffective sealing of the appliance door. Read on to find out more about what causes frost inside your freezer and get tips to help prevent it. User #202548 318 posts. I don't think it smells. Then remeasure the distance between the … While freon may or not burn, the compressor oil that you are aerosoling out of the unit with the gas will. Frost inside your freezer is caused by moisture coming into contact with the coils inside the appliance and freezing. we have Maytag refrigerator. ... We have an odor like lp gas coming from the back. ... My Kenmore ColdSpot refrigerator has a strong chemical odor coming from the freezer and the refrigerator. Forum Regular A clean freezer will also help to promote visibility when it comes to fixing leaks. But no you do not have a poisonous gas coming out of your refrigerator. That's why when you buy a new fridge or freezer they come with plastic ice scrapers. Depending on where the hole is, a new freezer may be in order. Freon is a gas that is used in your refrigerator. Gas started to come out. Is the line out from the compressor into the fridge icy cold or can you see frost on it? Effects of frost in the freezer. There are a lot of misconceptions and, misinformation when it comes to refrigerant gas that we aim to put to bed here as these misconceptions lead to many an incorrect diagnosis on faults with refrigeration.. it does not fully cool the freezer section. It looks like white smoke and its heavier than air obviously because it falls downwards and just billows out. Step 3 - Find the Leak. But in the four years i've owned this freezer i've never seen this. Extra: After taking balloon number 1 out of the freezer leave it at room temperature for at least 45 minutes to let it warm up. What you are looking at is water vapor condensing due to the cold: fog. any idea what … read more Once I found the time, I removed the fuel bowl, and emptied the water out fo it, as well as removed the gas tank, and cleaned it out. It could be coming from the inside of the freezer and this would indicate a thermostat issue. I had a water jug come out with this smell yesterday and I couldn't drink the water. I also noticed the spark plug was fouled, and replaced it. white smoke/gas billowing out of freezer? I changed the oil (it was low), and checked the flywheel. Hey iwas cleaning in deep freezer of afridge (removing some ice ) with a knife accidentally i made a small hole after thats something like air it was coming out so idont knw if it air or gas But im here for ahelp on how ican fix my fridge and use it again coz I really love my fridge more than my girl friend *thanks* 0. The refrigerator was manufactured in 2003.09 and the model no. It’s important to note that coolant is a gas when it’s released, so you’ll probably hear a noise comparable to air being sprayed from a hose if your refrigerator has a leak. it seems like transparent liquid on the floor. Refrigerant Gas. Time for a new fridge. But it is colorless. First, most gasses that are visible are poisonous. Once you have defrosted your freezer, you need to establish which part of the freezer the leak is coming from. Move the unit outside, and ventilate the house. sakh. This is a tall-tale sign of a coolant leak, so pay attention to the sounds your refrigerator makes. 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