How to Fix a Punctured Refrigerator

Step 1

Remove all items from the refrigerator and place them inside a cooler filled with ice. Use this time to throw away any spilled or expired food.

Step 2

Unplug the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature. Wipe the inside of the fridge with paper towels to remove moisture.

Step 3

Dampen a lint-free cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe the damaged area clean. Let dry for 15 to 30 minutes.

Step 4

Mix equal amounts of the epoxy hardener and epoxy resin included with the repair kit together with a plastic spatula.

Step 5

Spread the mixture over the entire punctured area -- making sure to force the mixture into the puncture -- with the plastic spatula.

Step 6

Let the epoxy harden per the instructions of the repair kit. Typically, the hardening time frame is several hours.

Tips

If the puncture caused a crack, attach a 1/8-inch bit to a power drill and drill a hole at both ends of the puncture before repairing. This will prevent the crack from spreading.

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