Refrigerators are so expensive. If you’ve bought a new one anytime in the past few years, you probably experienced some major sticker shock when you realized how much of your savings would have to go to investing in this key home appliance. You use your refrigerator every day – often multiple times a day – so it’s not like you’re about to go back to the dark ages and do without it.
Save energy and money with these tips
But there are some great ways in which you can ensure your refrigerator runs well and continues to perform optimally for many years to come. Here are our top refrigerator tips from Southern California’s home appliance experts at American Appliance Repair:
- Vacuum the back. Yes, we know, it’s incredibly cumbersome, but if you vacuum behind your refrigerator once a month, the condenser coils will be free and clear of dirt and dust. Then, the heat from your refrigerator will be carried away without as much resistance, making your cooling cycles run for a shorter period of time. Helping your refrigerator run efficiently will allow you to save money on your utility bills and use less energy overall (an easy way to be more eco-friendly!).
- Make sure your refrigerator isn’t leaking precious cool air by holding a thin piece of paper right next to your refrigerator door opening. If it moves at all, you have a leak. Your refrigerator door seal is probably made of rubber or plastic, and it’s super easy to replace to ensure no cool energy leaks out. Stop paying to cool off your entire kitchen – save energy and money by checking for leaks today.
- Cool and cover everything and anything. Make sure you cover all food you put in the fridge. If you don’t, the moisture will leach into the air, making the compressor work much harder to remove it. Plus if you leave your food uncovered, it’ll absorb smells from other foods…. Can anyone say meatloaf-flavored half avocados? Blech!
- What about when the power goes out? Your food won’t go back right away if you make sure you leave the door closed. Just eat food from your pantry until the power comes back on – don’t even think about opening your fridge or freezer door! When the door is left closed, refrigerators keep food save for 4 hours, and freezers for 48 hours (if full) or 24 hours (half full).
About American Appliance Repair
Follow these tips and in all likelihood, your refrigerator will continue running well for many years to come. If at any point you do notice that your refrigerator isn’t running well – or if it stops working completely - call us at 800-640-9934. We’ll be happy to send one of our highly qualified technicians to your home to repair your refrigerator ASAP. We serve most of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, and we do everything we’ll do everything we can to fix your appliance the same business day you request service. Call us at 800-640-9934 for expert refrigerator repair service today.
