How to extend the life of your refrigerator: 5 tips that work

1. Clean the condenser from dust

You probably know yourself that you need to do this, but put it off until the last. Take it right now and see what's going on with the condenser of your refrigerator. You might be amazed at how much dust has already accumulated on it.

The condenser must be cleaned in time. It performs an important heat exchange function and protects the compressor from overheating.

Timely cleaning of the condenser helps to extend the life of the refrigerator by 10, 15, and sometimes even 20 years. This is what gives the simplest action, which can be performed only once or twice a year (more often if desired).

In old refrigerators, the condenser is located at the back, and in new ones - at the bottom. In the second case, it will not be difficult for you to clean it while you mop the kitchen floor. Just remove the appropriate panel. To clean the condenser located on the back of the refrigerator, you will have to move it away from the wall.

It is best to turn off the refrigerator before cleaning the condenser. To avoid damage, carefully use a vacuum cleaner or a special brush.

You can use both. The brush will help remove stubborn dirt. Don't forget to clean the fan as well.

2. Fill the refrigerator correctly

The more contents in the refrigerator, the less too cold air in it. No need to fill the refrigerator to overflowing. This will prevent efficient cooling of every food you keep in it. Try to distribute the contents evenly throughout the refrigerator.

3. Find the right place for the refrigerator

This should be done immediately after purchasing the refrigerator, but then it is not too late to rearrange it. Do not push the refrigerator into cramped niches to avoid obstructing air circulation.

Do not forget also that the refrigerator should not be located near heating devices or in direct sunlight. Do not place it on a heated floor. Either do not insulate the kitchen floor at all, or leave the area for the refrigerator uncovered.

4. Keep the refrigerator door seal clean

It is obvious that with good work of the seal, cold air will remain inside the refrigerator, and warm air will not penetrate into it. The seal can be cleaned with soap and water. Avoid harsh cleansers.

For the seal to last longer, open the refrigerator door correctly. To do this, you need to use only the door handle or a special button. By crushing the seal with your fingers, you spoil it.

To check the tightness of the seal, take a sheet of paper and press it down by closing the refrigerator door. If it falls out or is easily removed, then, obviously, the seal is worn out and it is time to replace it.

5. Organize the food in the refrigerator correctly

We often do not attach much importance to the location of food in the refrigerator, but in vain. It is not for nothing that the instructions contain recommendations on which place is best for storing certain foods.

Correct placement will not only make it easy to find the product you want and not keep the door open for too long (which will undoubtedly deteriorate the refrigerator). In different zones of the refrigerator, the temperature is not the same, so the recommendations must be followed in order not to overload the device.