How do you solve ice buildup in the fridge compartment?

If there's a thick layer of ice buildup in the fridge compartment, try these 6 tips:

• Tip 1: check the environment of the fridge
• Tip 2: keep the ventilation space in mind
• Tip 3: check the cooling temperature
• Tip 4: close the door as much as possible
• Tip 5: let your leftovers cool down
• Tip 6: replace the door seal

First, check where the fridge is placed. Is it in a sunny spot or next to a heat source, such as a radiator? If the fridge is in a room that's too hot, the compressor has to run longer to keep your groceries cool. So make sure to create the right environment for your fridge.

The best way to stop condensation the fridge is enough air circulation. That's why you should leave at least 5cm on both the sides and the back of the fridge. You can find the recommended ventilation space in the manual.

When the temperature of the fridge is too low, the appliance doesn't have as much time to drain the condensation. This increases the amount of condensation and ice buildup. The best cooling temperature is about 4°C.

As soon as you open the fridge door, hot air flows into your fridge. If you open the door too often or leave it open for too long, the cooling temperature could rise. If that's the case, the compressor runs longer to decrease the temperature. So make sure that you don't open the door too often and close it quickly.

When you put warm leftovers in the fridge, you get a lot of moisture. That extra condensation builds up on the evaporator. That's why you have to let your leftovers cool down before you put them in the fridge.

Did the tips above not work? It's possible that the door doesn't close properly or that the door seal is worn out, which means that warm air easily gets in. Check the door seal for signs of wear. You can also put a flash light in your fridge, pointed at the door. Do you see light coming through the door seal when the door is closed? Time to replace it.