The refrigerator comes to mind when you think of hardworking appliances. But it probably wouldn’t be running as efficiently as it can if you don’t perform regular maintenance on it. Living in your rental home could be difficult and your budget and health may be at risk if your refrigerator doesn’t cool at a consistent and right temperature or if it expends a lot of extra energy. Learning how to do a small number of simple maintenance tasks is easy. This way, you can make certain that the refrigerator in your home is operating efficiently and safely.
Start taking proper care of your refrigerator by evaluating its condition. Many appliance experts say that you should do regular energy evaluations on your appliances. According to Mr. Appliance, a home’s major appliances use up to 13 percent of the total electricity load. Lots of families across the country would benefit greatly from a smaller monthly electric bill if they make sure that their appliances are running efficiently. Check your Greenwich rental’s refrigerator and see if it is more than ten years old. If it is, then maybe it’s time to request a new one from your landlord. The reason why you should do this is that old or worn-out appliances use up more electricity than newer, more efficient models.
But even new refrigerators need regular maintenance to run efficiently for many years. Thankfully, refrigerator maintenance isn’t rocket science. It’s really a simple process that anyone with a little bit of training can do. What’s more, remembering to do it every year is the hardest part when it comes to refrigerator maintenance.
The main thing to grasp about refrigerator maintenance is that it’s essential to clean the condenser coils at least once a year to keep it running efficiently. Dirt and dust can gather on the coils, making them retain heat and put a strain on the compressor. If left unchecked, your refrigerator will not maintain a consistent temperature or keep food cold, and may even break down. To clean the coils, what you do is remove the back panel or the grill on the bottom front section of the refrigerator. Then, gently remove any collected dirt using a vacuum or bristle brush, then replace the panel.
One more essential maintenance task is to clean the gaskets. The gasket is the rubber or plastic seal that runs all the way around each door. When this seal gets dirty, it won’t seal properly, making the refrigerator leak cold air while increasing your utility bills. The gasket should be cleaned with mild soap and a sponge. This should be done every few months to ensure that your refrigerator keeps running as well as it should be.
As a tenant, you play a big role in appliance maintenance. Lots of otherwise conscientious tenants don’t understand basic refrigerator maintenance and may, by mistake, damage it from neglect or misuse. They may even end up spending much more for electricity than they should be, simply because they didn’t carry out the more manageable tasks. Acquiring the proper information and reminding yourself exactly when maintenance should be performed can be essential to extending the life of your refrigerator, lowering your utility bills, and keeping food at safe temperatures.
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