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Cleaning Refrigerator Condenser
Coil
by Sharon Bray-McPherson
Condenser coils dissipate heat. If dust and debris accumulate around the
coils, your refrigerator may not be able to cool properly, it may run
continuously or it may stop completely as a result of an overheated
compressor.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the condenser coils, unplug the refrigerator
to avoid a shock hazard.
Rear-Mounted Coils
You should clean rear-mounted coils once a year. Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning. Refrigerators are heavy; never tip one forward or
backward. Never attempt to move a refrigerator without help.
Vacuum or brush the coils. If coils have a filmy build-up, use warm
soapy water to clean them. Take care not to spill or drip water onto the
components of the refrigerator.
Floor Level Coils
You should clean floor level coils at least twice a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. Vacuum or brush the coils.
Remove the grill from the front of the refrigerator and use a vacuum
with a wand attachment to remove any dust and debris. The grill should
snap off and on. Pull firmly toward and possibly upward to remove the
grill. If it does not come off with a modest effort, check for screws or
retaining clips that may hold it in place.
About the author
Sharon Bray-McPherson is an Independent Fuller Brush Distributor and
publisher of Fuller Life News. Be the first to learn about new products,
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