Extend the age of your refrigerator

In cities or villages, the refrigerator has become a basic necessity in millions of homes. It keeps food safe and usable for a long time. Like everything else, the refrigerator needs to be taken care of, it lasts a long time. Below are some of the ways in which this human-friendly machine can extend its life.

Don't overdo it

A refrigerator or refrigerator works best when there is a small space between the three sides of the wall and the items. Be sure to leave a space of 2 cm.

Also, make sure you keep things to a minimum. Also, never keep it in the sun. Of course, if the refrigerator itself stays warm, it will have to work hard to keep the food inside cold. If the refrigerator continues to get air, this process is good for its health.

Head to toe

Thoroughly clean the refrigerator and freezer after four to six months. First, clean the upper compartment so that food or detergent falls on the lower compartment. Otherwise, the already cleaned boxes will get dirty again. Wash the inside of the refrigerator with mild soap, surf, or bicarbonate soda. If the boxes can be removed, wash them in lukewarm water and mild soap. If there are glass boxes, first keep them outside for a while so that they adapt to room temperature. Otherwise, their glass may crack. Also, refrigerate them after they have dried well.

Check the doors

Magnetic rubber or gaskets should be firmly attached to refrigerated doors. If the cold air in the refrigerator starts leaking out due to bad rubber, it will take more time and energy to cool the items. Therefore, the rubber must be correct. Here is how to check its accuracy.

Twice a year, place a Rs. 10-20 note between the rubber and close the door. Now drag the note. If the note comes out easily and the rubber does not resist in any way, it means that it is bad. Take this test of rubber from place to place in the door, then the situation will come to light. If the rubber is bad and it has become crooked, replace it. This will increase the refrigeration capacity of the refrigerator.

Keep the refrigerator on a smooth surface

If the refrigerator is placed on a smooth surface, it works best, so if the floor or board is uneven, then level the surface by placing cardboard or some stone under the refrigerator.

Sweep with a condenser

The coil mounted on the back of the refrigerator quickly accumulates dust. So keep cleaning them from time to time. Fortunately, they are easy to clean. Place the first refrigerator against the wall so that the back is exposed. Then turn off the refrigerator and then clean the coil with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. It should be noted that these coils help in cooling the refrigerator.

Be sure to clean the coil every three months. And if you have a lot of dust in your house, reduce the time even more. Remember that refrigeration cooling does not work properly due to dust accumulation on the coil.

Scrape the frozen ice in the freezer

If your refrigerator does not have an ice-free (de-frost) system, a thick layer of ice usually freezes in the freezer. It is necessary to remove this ice layer every six months. Otherwise, it not only has a negative effect on the freezer but can also damage the cooling system. It is best to clean the freezer on a cold day. Wrap frozen foods in a newspaper or a thick cloth and keep in a cool place. Then close the fridge and scrape off the ice with a sharp plastic tool.

When the freezer is free of ice, wash it with a solution of soda bicarbonate. If the boxes can come down, take them off and clean them. When the freezer is well dried, turn on the refrigerator and place the items.

Inspect the door

If the rubber on the door is OK, sometimes it still doesn't close. This is due to the loosening or loosening of the installation screws in the door. You can fix this error yourself. First, separate all the door boxes. Then loosen the door screws and bring it as close to the refrigerator as possible. It is best to do this with a helper. Tighten the screws when the door is in place.

Set the temperature 

If the temperature of the refrigerator is kept too low, it has to work harder to keep it cool. This means that not only will the electricity bill increase, but the pressure on the compressor will also increase. This will reduce his age. According to experts, the temperature of the refrigerator should be 37 degrees Celsius in normal weather.

The cooling system works best if the freezer is full of items

Experience has shown that if the freezer is full of items, the cooling system works better. In addition, if the door is opened, hot air can hardly enter. This way the freezer does not have to work again to regenerate.

Don't leave the door open

Some men and women have a habit of opening the refrigerator door and inspecting things. This way the cool air from the fridge comes out while the hot air goes in. Therefore, as long as the door remains open, the same amount of hot air will enter and affect the entire cooling system. Then the refrigerator will have to work anew. So try to keep the door open as little as possible.

Don't keep hot food inside

Never keep hot food in the fridge or freezer. He will suck all the coolness. So the compressor will have to work twice as hard. It is best to keep food outside to cool and then refrigerate.

Get rid of the old fridge

If your refrigerator is over twenty years old, buy a new one. The reason is that older refrigerators consume "three times" more electricity than new ones. That way, the cost of a new refrigerator can be recovered in a few years.

A few useful tips

Make a refrigerator cleaning schedule. This will make it easier for you to take care of it. Clean the door rubber with vinegar so that it does not get moldy etc.

٭ The refrigerator should be placed on a wooden stool etc. instead of on the floor.

* The back of the refrigerator should be ventilated so that it does not overheat.

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