Refrigerator coils: when and how to clean them
· By Fauquier DIY
Dusty condenser coils make a fridge work harder. A short how-to based on the Building America Solution Center and the Department of Energy.
A quick fall maintenance job: the coils on your fridge.
- The Building America Solution Center says to clean the condenser coils behind or below the refrigerator every 6 to 12 months.
- A vacuum is the preferred tool. Then wipe with a damp rag and let it air dry.
- Plan to finish within two hours so food doesn't spoil.
- The Department of Energy adds: read your owner's manual to learn how to safely clean the coils on older models.
⚠ Unplug it first
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning the coils.
Your exact model's manual comes first. If you're not sure where your coils are, look it up before you start.
Sources
- Building America Solution Center: Clean refrigerator condenser coils
- U.S. Department of Energy: ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances fact sheet (PDF)
Source pages are linked as I read them. Pages change, so check the original for the latest.
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