Can You Put A Compact Refrigerator On Carpet

Sometimes a leaky fridge is not the only problem when placing it on the carpet.

Can you put a compact refrigerator on carpet.

Placing a refrigerator on carpet is not recommended. If you feel some escaping air you may not want to put that fridge on your carpet. Carpets act as insulators which would cause your fridge to get overheated. Carpets also retain heat which prevents the condenser and compressor from cooling properly and causes the compressor to overwork.

Use a small rug. A carpet will prevent the flow of cold air to the condenser which is usually placed at the bottom of the fridge. For those living in tight quarters using a compact fridge is a must and sometimes the only place to plug it in is on a carpeted floor. To deodorize you can put baking soda on the carpet to absorb odors or steam the area clean after it has dried completely to kill odorous bacteria.

This would be a big mistake. College students and studio renters can safely use compact refrigerators on carpet if they follow a few basic rules and periodically perform a maintenance and safety check. The fridge can be in perfect shape but still get your carpet messed up given the spills from the drinks in the fridge. Carpeting obstructs the flow of air to the condenser located at the bottom of the refrigerator.

This can be especially true if you are limited in where you can put your refrigerator due to size restrictions or your apartment or home featuring carpeting from end to end. So can you put a mini fridge on carpet.