Then remeasure the distance between the … I changed the oil (it was low), and checked the flywheel. Gas started to come out. I also noticed the spark plug was fouled, and replaced it. The refrigerator was manufactured in 2003.09 and the model no. sakh. ... We have an odor like lp gas coming from the back. Once I found the time, I removed the fuel bowl, and emptied the water out fo it, as well as removed the gas tank, and cleaned it out. it does not fully cool the freezer section. Time for a new fridge. I don't think it smells. User #202548 318 posts. But it is colorless. I took a knife to break the ice and ended up piercing a hole in the freezer compartment. Effects of frost in the freezer. Frost inside your freezer is caused by moisture coming into contact with the coils inside the appliance and freezing. white smoke/gas billowing out of freezer? A clean freezer will also help to promote visibility when it comes to fixing leaks. Move the unit outside, and ventilate the house. The condenser coils should be warm/hot as this is where the refrigerant condenses back from a gas to a liquid (releasing absorbed heat from the fridge / freezer cabinets) before going back into the compressor, to start the cycle again. It looks like white smoke and its heavier than air obviously because it falls downwards and just billows out. any idea what … read more But no you do not have a poisonous gas coming out of your refrigerator. But for right now, move it outside, and get some friends and neighbors to have a sleep over for your frozen meat in the freezer. it seems like transparent liquid on the floor. I had a water jug come out with this smell yesterday and I couldn't drink the water. Forum Regular This is a tall-tale sign of a coolant leak, so pay attention to the sounds your refrigerator makes. What you are looking at is water vapor condensing due to the cold: fog. we have Maytag refrigerator. Hey iwas cleaning in deep freezer of afridge (removing some ice ) with a knife accidentally i made a small hole after thats something like air it was coming out so idont knw if it air or gas But im here for ahelp on how ican fix my fridge and use it again coz I really love my fridge more than my girl friend *thanks* 0. also, it seems like some liquid has come out from underneath/back. Is the line out from the compressor into the fridge icy cold or can you see frost on it? But in the four years i've owned this freezer i've never seen this. ... My Kenmore ColdSpot refrigerator has a strong chemical odor coming from the freezer and the refrigerator. Step 3 - Find the Leak. It can lead to odors, loss of storage space and ineffective sealing of the appliance door. Hi guys, I am wondering what this stuff is that is coming out of my freezer when I open it. The flywheel was badly rusted, so I cleaned it up, and put everything back together. 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