How Do I Remove A Dent From A Stainless Steel Refrigerator?

Remove the Dent With Compressed Air

One way to fix the dent in your stainless steel refrigerator is by using compressed air. You will need the following materials to remove the dent:

Follow these steps to remove the dent from your stainless steel refrigerator:

Step 1: Clean the Dent

Using the damp cloth or sponge, clean the area on and around the dent. By cleaning first, you can remove any grease and grime before you heat the dent. Otherwise, the grease would heat up and hinder the dent removal process.

Step 2: Heat the Dent

Set your hair dryer on high and point it toward the dent for at least 30 seconds. Warming the dent gives the stainless steel time to expand.

Note: The area should be warm but not burn your hands if you attempt to touch it.

Step 3: Spray the Dent with Compressed Air

With the can upside down, spray the dent in your refrigerator door with compressed air. Keep the nozzle about 1 inch away from the dent. A thin sheet of ice will form over the dent where you sprayed the compressed air.

Note: Be careful to keep your hands back. The contents of the compressed air can be icy and will burn your hands. In fact, you might want to wear gloves as a precaution.

Step 4: Wait for the Ice to Melt

As time passes, the ice sheet should begin to melt and evaporate. This process will cause the stainless steel to contract and return to its original shape. You may even hear a popping sound as it becomes flat once again.

Step 5: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 If Necessary

If you don’t notice desired results right away, you may not have heated the stainless steel enough. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if your first attempt did not go as well as planned. If repeating the steps doesn’t work, try one of the other methods to remove the dent.

Remove the Dent With Dry Ice

If compressed air didn’t fix the dent in your stainless steel refrigerator, try dry ice instead.

You will need the following materials to remove the dent with dry ice:

To remove the dent in your stainless steel refrigerator with dry ice, follow these steps:

Step 1: Purchase Dry Ice

You can find dry ice at many local hardware stores or grocery shops. Call ahead to make sure it is available for purchase. Be sure to take the dry ice home in a foam cooler, or it will evaporate during transport.

Step 2: Clean the Dent

Much like the process of removing the dent with compressed air, clean the dent before attempting to remove it. Use a damp cloth or sponge to get rid of any grease or food buildup on the stainless steel.

Step 3: Heat the Dent

Use the hairdryer to heat the dent. Turn it on high and aim it at the desired area on the refrigerator. Do this for 30 seconds until the stainless steel is warm, but not hot.

Step 4: Apply Dry Ice to the Dent

Wearing gloves, place a piece of dry ice in the dry cloth. Wrap and twist the fabric slightly to make the dry ice easier to apply. This cloth cover makes a “dry ice pack” and prevents your refrigerator from being scratched by the dry ice.

Place the dry ice pack against the dent, applying light pressure. Move it around with circular motions for about thirty seconds to a minute. You should hear a “pop” when the stainless steel moves back into place.

Remove the Dent with Suction Tools

If heat and cold didn’t do the trick, try using suction tools to remove the dent in your refrigerator. You can use either a dent remover kit or use a suction cup, like a plunger.

To remove the dent in your stainless steel refrigerator with a dent remover kit, follow these steps:

Step 1: Purchase the Dent Remover Kit

Step 2: Clean the Area

Step 3: Glue the Suction Cup

Using a hot glue gun, add glue to the suction cup from the dent remover kit. When choosing the suction cup to use, make sure to pick one slightly larger than the dent. Place the suction cup on the dent before the glue has dried.

Step 4: Attach the Bar

The dent remover kit comes with a bar that attaches to the suction cup screw. Place the bar on top of the screw. Lightly tighten the knob that comes with the kit over the bar and on the screw.

Step 5: Adjust the Bar Plates

The bar has two plates on either end. These should be adjustable. Adjust so that the plates are as close to the suction cup as possible.

Adjusting the plates will prevent metal around the dent from warping as you remove the dent.

Step 6: Tighten the Knob

Once the plates are in place, secure the knob tightly. As you tighten the knob, pressure is put on the suction cup, eventually removing it. This pressure will cause the metal to move slowly back into place.

Step 7: Repeat as Needed

This process slowly fixes the dent. You will have to repeat several times for the metal to achieve the smoothness you desire.

Remove the Dent with a Regular Suction Cup

If you’d prefer to save money, skip buying the dent remover kit and use a suction cup instead. To remove the dent with a suction cup, follow these steps:

Step 1: Clean the Dent

Keeping with the other methods, clean the dent before you attempt to remove it. Use a moist cloth to wipe down the area. The damp metal will provide a positive seal for the suction cup.

Step 2: Apply the Suction Cup

Place the suction cup or plunger over the dent. Flex the suction cup in and out a few times to ensure that it is secure.

Step 3: Release the Suction Cup

Once the suction cup is secure, remove it from the dent firmly. This action should pull the metal back into its original shape.

If none of these do-it-yourself methods work for you, it may be time to call in a professional to remove the dent.

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