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Preventative Maintenance For A Fridge

by Melanie Hanson

Refrigerators are expensive. On the low end you will pay around $900 for a new fridge and can pay a lot more than that if you want better features and more space. Because this is such a large expense, you will not want to have to replace your fridge often. This means that you will want to take good care of it. Luckily, there are some preventative maintenance actions that you can take to keep your fridge running smoothly and efficiently. This will not only prevent costly repairs, but will keep your fridge lasting longer and you will not have to buy a new one. Below are some of the actions you can take.

1. Good Air Flow. One of the most important things that you can do to keep the fridge running is to make sure that there is good air flow on the coils. This means that you should make sure that there is enough space behind and around the fridge so that the air can flow freely. You can also clean the coils at least once a year. These can be easily cleaned and vacuumed so that the dust is removed and the air flow is not obstructed.

2. Replace the Door Seal. As a refrigerator door is used, you will want to make sure that it continues to make a tight seal. If the seal rips or starts to wear out, the air inside the fridge will leak out. This will make the fridge work harder to keep the food inside nice and cool. The fridge will be working inefficiently and it will not last as long because it is working much harder. By replacing this door seal, you will get the fridge back to peak efficiency. The fridge will stop working so hard and will last a lot longer.

3. Tune-up. There will be certain instances when your fridge will have issues that will need to be addressed by a professional, such as a motor failing or recharging the refrigerant. By hiring a qualified and trusted fridge repair professional, you will be able to get the problem with the fridge fixed quickly. You can also prevent major problems by getting a tune-up for your fridge, which will ensure that all of the components are working correctly. For example, they will be able to ensure the temperature is correct and charge the refrigerant levels so that the fridge is running efficiently. This will help to prevent any major problems in the future.

When you make sure that you have good air flow and that the fridge door is properly sealed, you will find that your fridge lasts longer. For more tips, contact a company like Affordable Appliance Repair.

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