What can’t be placed next to the refrigerator

Refrigerators are one of the most common household appliances, and almost every household has one. Because a lot of things can be stored in the refrigerator, many foods can be stored in the refrigerator for several days without spoiling. However, the refrigerator is also an electrical appliance, so there are many things that should not be placed next to it. For example, it is best not to put a mobile phone next to the refrigerator, otherwise it may affect the function of the phone. Besides this, what else can’t be placed next to the refrigerator?

1. Place it in a place with open flame

Because the refrigerator contains isobutane in the refrigeration layer, when mixed with air to a certain proportion, it is easy to explode when encountering open flames. Therefore, when placing the refrigerator, be sure to keep it away from stoves, gas pipelines and other places where open flames are likely to appear.

2. Place microwave ovens and rice cookers nearby

In order to save space, many people put the microwave oven on top of the refrigerator, which is incorrect. Do not place microwave ovens or rice cookers next to or on top of the refrigerator, because these appliances have electromagnetic induction and will produce electromagnetic interference to the refrigerator's refrigeration system, destroy the thermostat and damage the refrigerator. In addition, placing a microwave oven and a refrigerator together will cause resonance, which is not good for the equipment and also consumes electricity.

If you think it is a bit of a waste to leave the space above the refrigerator empty, you can put potted plants such as green ivy and spider plants, which can not only decorate the kitchen but also purify oil fumes.

The following should not be placed inside the refrigerator:

1. Put carbonated drinks in the freezer

Generally, few people put drinks in the freezer, but if you have this habit, you must change it. After the beverage is frozen, its volume will expand. When the beverage is taken out of the freezer, the gas substances in the carbonated beverage will precipitate in large quantities in a short period of time, causing the pressure in the bottle to increase, making it easy to explode when the bottle cap is opened.

2. Put flammable and explosive items in the refrigerator

Items such as alcohol and gasoline are volatile. When flammable and explosive gases are released to a certain concentration, they will reach the critical point of explosion. When the refrigerator is opened, electric sparks are likely to occur, and the encounter of the two may cause an explosion. Therefore, such items should not be placed in the refrigerator. They can be placed in a cool, ventilated place where children cannot easily reach them.