Fridge roof vent has hole in it

[grooveman]

I just noticed today that there is a good sized hole on the top of my refrigerator roof vent. I don't know how long it has been like that and obviously I need to replace it soon.
Question is what happens when moisture gets down in there? We've had some pretty good rainstorms lately, is there anything else I should check after I replace it?

[CavemanCharlie]

Water-Bug wrote:
Remove the outside panel behind the fridge and see how wet it is. If wet, find a house fan and use it to temporarily vent the back side of the fridge compartment, with the back panel removed.

I agree. .

[wa8yxm]

What happens if moisture gets down in there? Steam of course. it vaporises.

You may try to patch the hole if it is not too big.. GOOP may work, or slap an Eternabond patch on it.. I do not believe the cover gets overly hot. Have used GOOP to piece mine back together.

[mobeewan]

Just like roof vent hatches and skylights, the sun eventually gets them. Like recommended, I bought a universal cover for an older trailer I own.

[old_guy]

get an universal cover, costs about $20

[Water-Bug]

Remove the outside panel behind the fridge and see how wet it is. If wet, find a house fan and use it to temporarily vent the back side of the fridge compartment, with the back panel removed.

[Ranger_Smith]

Put a piece of eternabond over the hole and forget it.