How to clean coils on a fridge – 5 steps experts advise to reduce energy costs
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- 17 Jun 2022
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Knowing how to clean coils on the fridge may not be at the top of your to-do list when it comes to chores in the kitchen. When cleaning a kitchen it can feel natural to begin with your floor or countertops – the large surface areas that seemingly make all the difference.
While knowing how to clean coils on a fridge may initially seem insignificant, it can make a big difference to your fridge's lifespan – and may even impact your energy costs. So, it's essential not to overlook this task.
HOW TO CLEAN COILS ON FRIDGE – EXPERT STEPS TO AN EFFICIENT APPLIANCE
1. PREPARE YOUR FRIDGE FOR CLEANING
Firstly, David urges you to ensure your fridge is turned off completely. 'Take out all plugs and check there is no electricity wire is connected with fridge,' he says. The expert then suggests pulling your fridge away from the wall (keeping a distance at which you can easily access the coils).
2. REMOVE DUST FROM THE COIL
Once you have access, you should remove the back of your fridge it with a screwdriver. This will give you access to the coil.
'To remove dust from coil you can use air compressor or blower to the fridge's coil which is very simple by using compressor or blower,' David says. He adds that you can also remove dust manually, using tools such as a brush, but this is more of a time-consuming task.
3. CONCLUDE THE CLEAN
'After cleaning the fridge coil, take the back cover of the fridge. Then you can keep that fridge at previous location behind the wall,' the expert says.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN REFRIGERATOR COILS?
'You should regularly clean your coils, preferably twice a year, as when the coils become clogged with grime, they no longer efficiently release heat,' says electrical expert . 'This means your fridge's compressor must work overtime for longer than it was originally designed to do – and, in turn, uses more energy and shortens its lifespan.'
David also recommends repeating this process every six months. [This will] keep the fridge in good condition and lead to less consumption of electricity,' he adds. Read More...
