Refrigerator Maintenance & Care Tips
Category : Refrigerator Maintenance & Care Tips
REFRIGERATOR
1. Keep The Doors Closed.
Leaving the refrigerator’s door open or not closed completed will cause the compressor to continuously run while it attempts to keep the refrigerator cool. Your refrigerator will also continuously be pumping out the warm air back into the house. This not only will drive up your electric bill but it can also reduce the lifespan of your refrigerator and may cause it to break on the spot or shortly there after. Not to mention the possible spoiling of your groceries. Constant running and overworking of your refrigerator can cause the compressor and/or the motor to overheat so it is very important to always ensure the door is closed completely.
2. Do Not Lay Your Refrigerator down.
We strongly advise to not lay your refrigerator down. If you do need to lay it down for transporting please refer to this article first for advice:
Laying Your Refrigerator Down
3. Clean The Refrigerator Coils.
To help your refrigerator run at its optimal efficiency, you need to make sure that its coils are clean. The coils are on the back of the refrigeration unit. The coils trap dust and hair behind the refrigerator, and when debris clings to the coils, it reduces your refrigerator’s ability to run at its peak performance level. This uses more electricity than it should.
To clean the coils, unplug the unit and use the vacuum cleaner with brush attachment to remove any accumulated dust, hair, debris. If there is still remaining dirt or grime, use warm water and sponge to gently remove anything else. If you have pets, clean the coils more frequently.
3. Don’t Block The Freezer Fan With Large Items.
The fan located in the back of the freezer compartment needs proper ventilation to do its intended job. Blocking this fan can cause your freezer to ice up and cause parts to break.
4. Ensure your refrigerator has space to properly ventilate.
As your refrigerator is pumping out the warm air it needs somewhere to escape to. Always leave enough space behind and around the refrigerator to properly ventilate.