5 key tips for Refrigerator Maintenance

Be it at home, at office or anywhere else but the refrigerator is one of the most important appliances which are under regular use. We at Cyborg Services being a leading service provider of refrigerator and other appliances in this blog list down 5 simple yet key tips for proper refrigerator maintenance.

What you must do about your Refrigerator Maintenance?

Check the door seals. 

When it comes to your refrigerator you must know a loose seal allows cool air to seep out. This leads to wastage of energy and thus causes your fridge to work harder than it needs to. So make sure the seals are free of food residue. So you should be cleaning them about twice a year, using a toothbrush and a solution of baking soda and water.

You must keep the coils clean.
You must also realize that when the condenser coils are covered with dust, the refrigerator cannot function efficiently. Therefore at least twice a year, pull the machine from the wall to reveal the coils in back or you could also snap off the grille, if the coils are on the bottom front, unplug the refrigerator, and vacuum with the brush attachment. If you find it difficult for you take the help of an expert mechanic to do the same for you.

 Set the right temperature. 
Depending on the weather you need to set the temperature Set the fridge at an appropriate temperatures accordingly. This will ensure that the food stored also stays preserved over a longer time.

Keep it fill it up
Refrigerators need a “thermal mass” (a.k.a. lots of stuff) to maintain low temperatures. You need to note that foods and drinks which are cool help to absorb warm air that streams in when you open the door. If you frequently have food outside, ensure that it is kept filled at all times.

Be prepared at all times
You need to be prepared for any situations. For example if the power goes out, keep the doors closed and use foods from the pantry. An unopened refrigerator will keep food safe for four hours; a freezer will maintain its temperature for 48 hours if full and 24 hours if half-full.

In conclusion we hope that the 5 simple tips mentioned above will help you to maintain your refrigerator. However in case you need any repairing it is best to get in touch with us at “Cyborg Services”.