A refrigerator is an expensive family purchase. Therefore, I want to spend money on its replacement as little as possible. Experts are sure: with proper care and careful operation, you can extend the life of the refrigerator as much as 20 years! What are the ways to extend the life of the most essential appliance in the kitchen?
Place it wisely
The refrigerator will not last you long if:
- it is installed near the battery,
- he is standing on the "warm floor"
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direct sunlight falls on the refrigerator
- it is pushed into tight niches where there is poor air circulation,
- humidity in the room is more than 80%. Therefore, an important point that will extend the life of the refrigerator is its proper placement. Think about where the refrigerator will be at the planning stage of your kitchen, and you can extend its life.
Take care of the seal
The seal in the refrigerator prevents the penetration of warm air from the outside and the preservation of the cold inside. To keep the seal longer, open the refrigerator only with the handle intended for this. In addition, the seal must be cleaned with soap and water, avoiding aggressive detergents. The tight fit of the door to the housing, which will ensure a clean and undamaged seal, will help the refrigerator work longer.
Clean the condenser regularly from dust.
In old refrigerators, the condenser is located at the back, and in new ones - at the bottom of the device. The condenser protects the refrigerator from overheating, but if this important part is covered with a thick layer of dust, then it will not be able to fulfill its function. If you clean the condenser from dust at least twice a year, you can significantly extend the life of your refrigerator: the bonus can be from 15 to 20 years of trouble-free operation. Before cleaning the condenser, the refrigerator must be disconnected from the mains and use a vacuum cleaner with a special brush.
Distribute food properly on shelves
It is not in vain that manufacturers of refrigerators include recommendations for placing food on shelves in the instructions. It is important not only to place the product on a shelf with a suitable temperature regime, but also to quickly reach it. If we have to search for a product for a long time under the rubble, the refrigerator door remains open for a long time. If this happens all the time, then the refrigerator, when working with overload, quickly fails. Conclusion: the order in the refrigerator can extend its life!
Do not put heavy foods in the door.
Heavy products, permanently stored on shelves in the refrigerator door, adversely affect its service life. Make it a rule not to place several packages with milk at once, and in addition to them cans with jam or jam, glasses with yogurt or sour cream, etc. The less food there is in the door, the longer the refrigerator will last.
