Buying a refrigerator is not a luxury, but a necessity for any family. It is hard to imagine how people used to live without this household appliance. As a rule, we buy a refrigerator with the hope of a long service life. The service life depends on the manufacturer in many respects, but hardly anyone will deny the fact that the protection of the refrigerator is in our hands, the hands of the consumer. Everyone should know how to protect the refrigerator and thereby extend its life.
You will need
level, brush, non-aggressive detergent, sheet of paper, stabilizer.
Instruction manual
1
Keep track of the position of the refrigerator
The refrigerator should be level, for this use the level. Violation of the paragraph entails a systematic loss of cold due to the lack of close contact between the door and the seal, and, accordingly, a decrease in the service life of the refrigerator.
2
Watch the condition of the seal
The seal must always be clean, perfectly fitting to the door. The following experiment can be performed to check the condition of the seal. Place a sheet of paper between the door and the seal, it should not slip out or fall out. If this is not the case, the gasket should be replaced to protect the refrigerator. Loss of cold will significantly shorten the life of your appliance.
3
Monitor the condition of the grille
The radiator grill must be clean. Any contamination impairs heat transfer, which can lead to breakage. The radiator grill should only be cleaned after turning off the refrigerator from the mains.
4
Keep track of the temperature
The temperature in the refrigerator should be justified. By setting it lower than necessary, you unreasonably increase the cycle of forcing cold into the chambers, thereby reducing the life of the refrigerator.
5
Protect your refrigerator from power surges
For this purpose, you can buy a so-called voltage stabilizer. It is used to protect household appliances from various network failures, impulses and voltage surges.
6
Protect your refrigerator from excess heat.
Install the device away from batteries and other heat sources, as well as from exposure to sunlight.
note
It is recommended to carry out regular maintenance of the refrigerator, clean the radiator grill at least once every six months, and wash the refrigerator and seal as they become dirty.
Useful advice
The refrigerator should be washed with a soft sponge with a non-aggressive detergent, the radiator grill can be cleaned not only with a brush, but also with a broom.
