Sylvania Freezer Repair Tech
from Dave’s Appliance Service Explains Freezer Burn
What is freezer burn and how can it be avoided? Is freezer burned food safe to eat?
Sylvania, OH – The freezer repair man with Dave’s Appliance Service addresses commonly asked questions about freezer burn. Sometimes food that has been entrusted to the freezer for safe storage will develop an unpleasant metallic taste. The texture becomes like putty with a grayish color. This is known as freezer burn.
The freezer repair man explains that freezer burn is caused by chemical and physical changes triggered by dehydration. Even when no melting occurs, ice can sublimate directly into a gas. When the air is warmed to a point above freezing, moisture migrates away from frozen items. This is the process that causes ice cubes to shrink without liquefying and frost to accumulate. Dried out nutrients become vulnerable to chemical reactions that produce foul flavors.
When asked what can be done about freezer burn, the freezer repair man explains that there is no way to restore it, so it must be prevented. He suggests the following tips to avoid freezer burn:
• Seal food tight and remove as much air as possible
• Leave minimal space in plastic containers and seal the outside with plastic wrap
• Do not pack so tight that it expands and blows apart when it freezes
• Keep the temperature of the air in the freezer constant
• Avoid keeping the door open for long periods of time
• Cool hot food in the refrigerator before putting into the freezer
• Use older items first because the longer they are in the freezer the more susceptible they become to freezer burn
The final question the freezer repair man is often asked is if it is safe to eat freezer burned food. The fact is, it taste terrible so most people will not want to eat it, but it is not poisoned. Freeze dried foods are produced by a similar process. Since freezer burn can be confused with certain types of microbial decay it really is not worth salvaging.
Fluctuating temperatures inside the freezer could indicate a problem that requires the expertise of a service technician. Dave’s Appliance Service (http://sylvaniaappliancerepair.blogspot.com/) employs a freezer repair specialist as well as experts who can address issues with most home appliances.
Dave Smith and all his technicians are Certified Master Technicians; Dave is a Certified Service Manager as well. Dave Smith Appliance Service, LLC are members of the United Servicers Association, Professional Servicers Association and also a Better Business Bureau accredited member with an A+ rating. Very few service companies have this high level of accreditation. Visit http://www.davesmithappliance.com to learn more.
About Dave Smith Appliance Service LLC:
Dave Smith began working in the appliance industry while still in High School in 1979. Dave began his own appliance repair service in 1983 and operated on his own for many years. Dave Smith Appliance Service is now a family operated business with several service vehicles and a full time office staff. Dave’s and his technicians are MCAP certified and Dave is a Certified Service Manager as well. Few companies have this level of accreditation. Dave Smith is a member of the Professional Servicers Association, United Servicers Association and the Better Business Bureau as an accredited member with an A+ rating.