On-top-of-fridge storage

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Is there any concerns (food safety, quality, otherwise etc) with storing dry goods [spices, protein powder], or bottles [wine bottles, pop cans] on top of a refrigerator unit?

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Best Answer

The top of your fridge might tend to be a relatively warm spot in your kitchen: it's up high, and the fridge itself gives off some heat. Exactly how warm would depend on your kitchen and your fridge.

So it might not be the best spot for spices, since heat can make them age and lose flavor more quickly. Some other foods also prefer relatively cool storage.

Otherwise it should be totally fine; most things can handle being slightly warmer than the rest of the kitchen.



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Can you store stuff on top of refrigerator?

Items sitting on top of the fridge can block the appliance's ventilation, forcing it to work harder to keep its contents cool\u2014and this can be dangerous. Try to minimize or eliminate clutter above the fridge, especially if you're using the space to store any of the items on this list.

What do I do with the space above my fridge?

Ideas for using that awkward space above the fridgeAdd rustic wood shelves. Remove cabinet doors and add beadboard. Store your mixer and pair it with a plant. Add a shallow shelf for pantry food jars.

What must be stored on the top in the refrigerator?

Ready-to-eat foods are stored at the top of the fridge, away from raw foods so that harmful bacteria cannot transfer from the raw food to the cooked food. Raw meat, poultry and fish in sealed containers to stop them touching or dripping onto other foods.


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Answer 2

I do it all the time. Wine bottles (for short storage, usually until the weekend ;), Bags of chips, some bread, etc.

Your fridge doesn't output any fumes or chemicals (it's a closed-loop system). Other than light getting to your items (which may shorten the "shelf-life for some items), there's no risk or hazard.

Answer 3

No. There are no issues with using the top of your fridge as you would a pantry.

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