Moisture in Vegetable Bin
There is moisture in my vegetable bin. What can I do to prevent this? I do not have a separate control for the drawers. The refrigerator temperature is set at the manufacturer's recommended setting.
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Unless you are not storing produce in the vegetable drawer (aka crisper) you want moisture there. It keeps your produce from drying out. If there is excessive moisture in the crisper , make sure you are not putting in overly wet produce. You can line the drawer with paper towels to absorb excessive water and to help maintain a even humidity.
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Unless you are not storing produce in the vegetable drawer (aka crisper) you want moisture there. It keeps your produce from drying out. If there is excessive moisture in the crisper , make sure you are not putting in overly wet produce.How do you stop condensation in a vegetable drawer?
If the defrost drain tube is clogged with ice or gunk, the water can't drain down the tube. Instead, it collects in a puddle under the crisper drawers. Clearing the drain tube usually fixes the problem. Replace the drain tube if it's damaged or you can't clear a clog.Why does my vegetable drawer have water in it?
Produce like it cold and moist (32-40 degrees Fahrenheit and 95 percent relative humidity) which is the most challenging to create. This is where refrigerator crispers can help. Most crisper drawers have an adjustable high-to-low setting. A high humidity level will close the airflow and help keep produce moist.What humidity should the vegetable drawer be?
This can be caused by the fridge being overfilled, preventing air from moving around and keeping the fridge frost-free. If ice builds up, this can stop water from draining out of the fridge. The only way to fix it, is to de-ice the fridge by turning it off and letting the ice melt.Fixing the Water collecting in and under the Crisper Drawers in a Samsung Fridge
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I actually use paper bags for that purpose. The paper towels get soggy too fast (unless you plan to keep changing them) and make me worry about mold/mildew issues. I don't know if the paper bags work as well, that is just my solution.
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