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SUMMER'S
COMING.
GET YOUR REFRIGERATOR & ICEMAKER READY
[Tips from RepairClinic.com]
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Refrigerator
maintenance tips
Manual
defrost refrigerator:
On manual-defrost refrigerator/freezers,
check for frost build up in the freezer.
If frost has accumulated on the walls to
a thickness of 1/2 an inch or more, remove
all food, turn off the appliance and allow
all the frost to melt. Then reset the thermostat
and resume normal usage. Be sure not to
use any utensils or tools to scrape off
the frost, as it is very easy to puncture
the evaporator and ruin the refrigerator.
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Automatic
defrost refrigerator:
On self-defrosting refrigerator/freezers,
clean the drain pan underneath the refrigerator
that collects water. (Some are not accessible.
Don't worry if you can't find yours.)
Clean the refrigerator cooling fan and the
condenser coils. The coils are underneath
the refrigerator. They are usually black
and look like a series of small tubes and
"fins" connecting the tubes. Order a
Refrigerator Condenser Brush
to make the job easier.
Check the door seals to be sure they are
sealing properly against the frame of the
refrigerator/freezer. If they are torn,
or don't seal properly, the refrigerator
or freezer may not cool properly, causing
longer run times, which wastes energy and
money. This problem is worse when the weather
is warmer and more humid. Clean the gaskets
and frame with warm soapy water so they
don't stick.
Inspect the back wall of the freezer for
any frost build up. It's not normal to have
any frost on the back wall or floor of a
self-defrosting appliance. The presence
of frost is normally an indication the self-defrosting
system has a problem. See our
troubleshooting guide
for help with a defrosting problem.
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Icemaker
maintenance tips
If you have
a built-in ice/water filter, replace the
filter approximately every six months.
If you don't have a water filter, and you
find your ice tastes bad and/or smells funny,
use a "taste and odor" water filter on the
incoming water supply line. Try our
Universal Replacement Water Filter.
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If
you don't have an icemaker, consider installing
one now. Many people don't realize that
virtually all refrigerators are set up to
easily accept an add-on icemaker. Many refrigerators
have a tag inside the freezer at the back
(or, on the back of the appliance) that
gives a kit number indicating exactly what
kind of icemaker will fit in that refrigerator.
We carry kits that fit virtually every refrigerator/freezer
on the market. See our wide selection in our
icemaker accessories section.
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Refrigerator and icemaker
accessories accessories
See our complete line of refrigerator
and icemaker accessories:
Refrigerator
Icemaker
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 Appliance
maintenance calendar
We've put together a maintenance calendar
to help you break down what needs to be done
and when. Add the page to your favorites,
or print it out and keep it for reference
throughout the year. You can find the appliance
maintenance calendar
here. |
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A standard refrigerator accounts
for 11% of a home's total electrical energy
requirements. |
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