Refrigerator Failure Cleanup Services

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Refrigerator or Freezer Clean Out and Disinfection Services

We specialize in cleaning up failed refrigerators or freezers that are full of rotten or spoiled food or overrun with mold. If you have contaminated food in a failed refrigerator, call us today at 888-443-3110 for immediate cleanup services.

What Are Refrigerator Failure Cleanup Services?

Failed refrigerator clean up services are the cleanup and removal of rotten or spoiled food from a fridge or freezer that lost power or broke down days or even weeks ago. Our restoration technicians will safely remove and dispose of the contaminated food, then clean and disinfect your refrigerator or freezer.

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What Are the Hazards of Spoiled Food or a Failed Refrigerator?

The biggest risks of spoiled food after a failed freezer or refrigerator are bacteria and parasites. Depending on the conditions, they can grow within a few hours of food spoiling.

As the food spoils, it will begin to decompose and can even liquefy and seep throughout your freezer or refrigerator. This makes it hard to clean up and increases to risks of bacterial or parasitic infections.

The most common bacteria and parasites found in spoiled food are Clostridium, E. coli, Giardia, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Trichinella. They can cause a variety of illnesses including food poisoning, botulism and infections.

Mold is another common health hazard of a failed fridge. It can grow in as little as 12 to 24 hours after a failure. Mold in the fridge is included in our cleanup. However, if it has spread to other areas we also offer mold removal services.

Although less likely, a failed refrigerator or freezer may also attract rodents and insects. Pests can bring their own health risks or spread contaminants inside the fridge throughout your home.

In the event of a hurricane or flood, the water can also spread bacteria, parasites and mold throughout your mold. While you may think the door will remain sealed, it can shift or even fall over depending on the amount of water involved.

Refrigerator Failure Cleanup Services

We offer safe and reliable failed fridge and freezer cleaning services. This includes disposing of spoiled or rotten food as well as removing harmful contaminants and disinfecting your home.

How Do We Clean out a Failed Refrigerator?

There are five steps to our failed fridge cleanout services, but the most important part is to ensure the safety of your home and family during cleanup.

Our restoration technicians are training in safely cleaning up after a freezer or refrigerator failure. In addition to removing spoiled food, they use cleaners and disinfectants to eliminate potential health risks.

  1. Assess the Damage – Our crews start by assessing the damage and providing an estimate for cleanup services.
  2. Set up a Safety Zone – To keep your family safe during clean up, we set up a safety zone to prevent the spread of contaminants.  
  3. Remove Hazardous Materials – Next, we safely remove and dispose of spoiled food and other hazardous materials. If necessary, this may include the fridge or freezer as well.
  4. Clean, Disinfect and Deodorize – Then we clean the failed fridge or freezer. Once it’s cleaned, we then disinfect and deodorize it. 
  5. Cleanup and Remove the Safety Zone – Finally, we clean up and break down the safety zone.

What Types of Refrigerator or Freezer Failures Do We Cleanup and Restore?

We clean up any refrigerator or freezer failure where the entire contents of the fridge are spoiled or contaminated. In most cases, this happens after the unit has been off for more than several days due to a natural disaster, failure or loss of power. 

  • Natural Disasters – Although natural disasters are uncommon, they do cause extensive damage. Prolonged power outages associated with hurricanes and tornadoes can allow food to spoil for days or even weeks, leading to potential health risks.
  • Power Outages – Refrigerator and freezer failures associated with power outages are usually not a problem, but enough time can cause food to spoil. If power is not restored quickly enough, smells will develop and mold can grow.
  • Mechanical Failures – Another common cause of a freezer or refrigerator failure is a mechanical failure. As with an accidental unplugging, the issue is likely to go unnoticed if the unit is located in an isolated area. This is often the case with older units in the home of elderly individuals.
  • Accidental Unplugging – Most issues with refrigerators and freezes are the result of them being accidentally unplugged. If the unit is located in an isolated area, it may go undiscovered for an extended time.

Why Hire a Refrigerator Failure Cleanup Company?

Get safe, reliable cleanup services after a failed fridge or freezer. Call 888-443-3110 for a free on-site estimate from a biohazard restoration technician near you.

  • Always Free Estimates Our technicians assess the damage and provide a free in-home estimate for failed refrigerator cleanup services.
  • 24-Hour Emergency Service We offer 24-hour emergency response to limit damage and restore your home or business fast.
  • 30-Minute Response Time We provide a 30-minute rapid response to keep your home or business safe.
  • Licensed and Insured Our restoration technicians are licensed and insured to protect you throughout the restoration process.
  • Professional Equipment and Techniques We use professional-grade equipment and advanced techniques to clean up and restore your home after a failed freezer or fridge.
  • Local Professionals Our restoration crews are local and have years of training and experience in refrigerator failure cleanup.
  • We Work With Your Insurance Company We accept all insurance companies and can even work with them directly to make your life easier.

Biohazard cleanup covers a variety of services that remove health risks and leave your home or business safe. From refrigerator failure cleanup to crime scene cleanup or tear gas cleanup, our technicians follow all industry-standard cleanup and disinfection practices and have the required licensing and certifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Failed Fridge Clean Out

These are the most frequently asked questions about failed refrigerator and freezer cleanout. If you still have questions, please call us now and one of our biohazard cleanup technicians can assist you.

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