Topics:

• Can mold grown in a refrigerator when it is in storage?
• How to prevent mold when storing a refrigerator
• Other considerations to take when storing a refrigerator prior to installation for any period of time

Answer:

Mold should not form inside a refrigerator when in storage as long as the unit was not turned on and operated first.

• Store appliances in cool, dry areas when possible.
• If the unit ran prior to storing, remove the water filter if applicable and prop the doors slightly ajar to prevent mold formation.

See Also:

• Mold Inside a Sub-Zero
• Sub-Zero Vacation Settings
• Sub-Zero & Wolf Product Storage