Keeping Your Refrigerator Cool During the Summer
When the temperature outside is soaring during the summer, your refrigerator has to work extra hard to keep the inside cold. It’s important to do what you can to take care of your refrigerator so that it keeps working throughout the hot months with as much efficiency as possible. Here are some tips to try to prevent the need for repairs this summer.
Use the Right Temperature
The inside temperature of your refrigerator should be at or below 40 degrees Fahrenheit to store food safely. The inside temperature of your freezer should be between 0 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Making sure your appliance is kept at the right temperature can help it to run at top efficiency.
Check Door Seals
If the door of the refrigerator or freezer doesn’t seal tightly, cold air is getting out and warm air is getting in. To test the door seals, put a dollar bill against the seal and close the door. If it falls, it’s time to replace the seal. A short-term solution is to coat the seal lightly with petroleum jelly, but you’ll need to call your local appliance company to repair the seals as soon as you can.
Clean the Coils
If the condenser coils are covered in dust or debris, they can’t do their job, which is to send cold air into the appliance while letting heat out externally. Use a vacuum to remove most of the debris, then wipe down with a wet cloth.
Change the Water Filter
Changing the water filter twice a year helps keep water cleaner and helps the ice maker operate more efficiently. If your fridge doesn’t have a filter change indicator, don’t forget to do this simple task.
Keep the Refrigerator Full
Keeping more food in the fridge helps this important appliance stay cold inside. An almost empty fridge is more expensive to run. If your fridge has extra space that you don’t know how to fill, add pitchers of water to take up space.
Don’t take for granted that the one place that’s always cold in the summer is inside your refrigerator. Give your fridge the attention it needs to run as efficiently as possible. If something doesn’t seem right with your fridge or other appliances, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bestprice Appliance Repair. Our convenient in-home service is available 24/7. Contact us for prompt professional appliance repair.