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Your Freezer’s Silent Cry: How the Australian Refrigeration Council Missed a Disaster Waiting to Strike Australia’s summer heat isn’t just tough on people—it puts immense strain on essential home appliances, particularly kitchen freezers. Behind the quiet hum of your refrigerator lies a growing concern that many homeowners ignore: the Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) may have overlooked a critical risk that could lead to costly and widespread failures. This article explores how a lack of proactive oversight by the ARC could be contributing to a potential refrigeration crisis in households across the country. ### The Silent Warnings from Behind the Door Your freezer is no ordinary appliance. When it fails silently, it’s not just inconvenient—it can mean spoiled food, excessive energy use, or even complete system breakdown. Yet while Australians spend billions upgrading cooling systems, the ARC’s oversight of freezer standards and long-term reliability has raised red flags.