Things that should not be placed on the refrigerator

To look nice and make the most of space, some people have the habit of putting things on top of the refrigerator. However, there are many things that are not suitable to be placed in this area.

Place green plants

Many people do this because they think it will bring a green feeling to the kitchen and purify the air. However, this method is not recommended. Because indoor plants need to be watered and fertilized regularly, it will make the surrounding environment humid. The refrigerator is an electrical appliance, and an environment that is too humid can damage the internal components.

At the same time, green plants also easily breed bacteria and microorganisms. When the refrigerator door is opened and closed frequently, these microorganisms can penetrate inside and contaminate food.

In addition, the refrigerator will dissipate heat during operation, which can cause green plants to turn yellow and die.

A potted plant that is too heavy can put pressure on the refrigerator, affecting its performance. In addition, plants placed on the refrigerator are subject to high temperatures, making their air-purifying effect less effective.

Microwave oven

Many families are doing this to maximize space. But it really shouldn't be done. The reason is that household appliances such as microwave ovens will generate electromagnetic induction, causing resonance and destroying the refrigerator's cooling system.

If the microwave is placed above the refrigerator, the excessive weight will put a burden on the refrigerator itself and increase power consumption.

Moreover, because the microwave is used to heat food, it generates heat. The refrigerator is used to cool, high temperatures will cause damage, affecting the life of the refrigerator.

Some people may ask if the microwave oven is not placed above, can it be placed next to it? Experts advise to keep them far apart. Because electrical appliances such as microwave ovens have electromagnetic induction, they can cause resonance, affecting the cooling system and damaging the thermostat. In fact, not only microwave ovens but also other electrical appliances with electromagnetic induction should be kept as far away from the refrigerator as possible.

Dust cover

The third thing is to use dustproof cloth, especially in summer. The refrigerator needs to dissipate heat during operation, covering the refrigerator with dustproof cloth will reduce the heat dissipation efficiency, may cause the refrigerator temperature to rise too high, affect the cooling efficiency and life of the refrigerator, and cause food to not be cooled properly.

The dust cover on the top of the refrigerator may impede air circulation, causing the surrounding temperature to rise, which may affect nearby electrical appliances. In this case, the electrical appliance may overheat, which is dangerous.

In addition, the refrigerator should also be kept away from the gas stove because the excessive heat from the stove affects the refrigerator. Also, do not share the refrigerator line with the air conditioner because both devices have high capacity, sharing can increase the burden on the line.