The top of your fridge looks like a good place to put some of the items in your kitchen, especially if you’re short on storage space. But you might want to reconsider. That’s because home safety experts and fire experts all agree that the “real estate” above your refrigerator should not be used for storing things.
Definitely, not these 11 items that should have no place whatsoever on top of the fridge. Read on to find out what these items are and keep your kitchen and home safe.
Why storing items on top of the fridge is not a good idea
You might want to maximize all your storage space and use your fridge as well, but you’d better hold that thought. One of the main reasons safety experts warn against using your fridge as a storage spot is airflow.
As explained by Captain James Flynn, a fire expert, “top storage can impact the ventilation of the refrigerator”. Many refrigerators release heat via condensers placed on top. If you put all sorts of things in that area, you’ll block the airflow, and the fridge will have to double the work of keeping your food cold. Not only will you shorten its lifespan, but you will also create a potential fire hazard, says Rebecca Edwards, a household security and safety expert.
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thanks for the info. I have made a quick change.
I have never seen a refrigerator with any vents on the top of the refrigerator. They are in the back.