Refrigerator Power Consumption: Reduce in 15 minutes

I recently asked a customer for advice on cleaning their refrigerator.

I started to describe the advantages and disadvantages of different cleaners that can be used to clean the interior when it suddenly stopped me. "I know all this," he said, "I mean the black thing on my back."

In response to this FAQ, I offer the following step-by-step instructions.

First off, the "Black Coil Ding" on the back of the refrigerator is called a condenser. Without too much jargon, it's your job to dissipate heat in the kitchen. This is done by condensing the refrigerant gas. So the name. The condenser hose is generally visible on the back of a refrigerator. It is made like a serpentine with additional fins that pass through additional heat dissipation.

"The heat, I thought we were talking about refrigerators, not ovens."

You have to believe me when I say, "A refrigerator doesn't produce cold air." Rather, your job is to transfer heat from the inside of the refrigerator to the outside. This will remove heat from your food, making your food cool.

So who cares? You should. Because an important part of this heat transfer is the "black coil" that we are talking about. Yes, that's right, the capacitor.

Our refrigerator would not work without the condenser. Therefore, we learn how to do basic maintenance for this room and how to keep our refrigerator in perfect condition.

Then let's get started -------------------------

Tools needed:

Empty

Suction brush or brush

Cotton clothes

· Light household cleaner

· Garbage bag

1. Remove the refrigerator from the wall and disconnect the plug.

2. The condenser is the part that looks like a cooler at the back of the refrigerator.

3. Use a brush or vacuum cleaner to remove dust deposits on the condenser. Remember that the condenser is made of thin tubes and is filled with high pressure gas (130 psig). So be gentle. If you damage the pipe, simple cleaning can become an expensive repair.

4. If you have a pet, expect a large build-up of animal fur in the condenser. If there is a lot of dust or skin, wipe it off with a dry cloth and throw it in the trash bag. We recommend using the dry cloth method first to avoid clogging the suction hose.

5. Then use the vacuum cleaner to complete the basic cleaning of the condenser. Vacuum brush attachment works particularly well at this stage. With the brush you can penetrate between all the ribs and remove the dust hidden inside.

6. Finally, clean the condenser with a cloth dampened in water. Avoid using a cleaner. Since condensers are used to transfer heat, residues from a cleaner can make this process difficult. Do not use furniture polish (eg, lemon glaze) or powder spray. Leaves a waxy residue that eventually attracts more dust. Something that works great is a static feather duster (not dusty clothing). If you are not sure what I mean, this is the cleaning device that looks like a cat's tail attached to a long handle. They are excellent because they collect dust without using chemicals.

7. Use the vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the cardboard cover near the bottom rear of the refrigerator. It covers the area where the compressor and electrical components are located. There are usually holes in which dust can accumulate.

8. Vacuum dust from the floor and cavity where the refrigerator is normally located. Vacuum the sides of the refrigerator. If there is a skid plate (floor-level grill) at the front of the refrigerator, vacuum as well. Tip: Do not remove the protective plate to clean it. Some are very difficult to reinstall.

9. Plug in and replace refrigerator.

That's. The whole process should take about 15 minutes.

You have reached several objectives in a few minutes. You have removed a major source of dust from your home. made the refrigerator more efficient; and reduces your electricity consumption.