Proper maintenance is key to keeping your appliances working properly and more energy efficient.
Fridges:
- The coils behind the fridge should be cleaned regularly and kept dust-free.
- Make sure door seals are intact. Periodically check the seals. If the seal isn’t working properly, you could be leaking up to 15% of the cooled air it produces.
Freezers:
- Regularly defrost the freezer; frost build up more than one quarter of an inch will decrease energy efficiency.
- Make sure door seals are intact. Periodically check the seals. If the seal isn’t working properly, you could be leaking up to 15% of the cooled air it produces.
- Ensure the compressor is working properly. If your compressor is struggling to cool your freezer, it’s using more energy than necessary and needs to be inspected.