Prior to purchasing a refrigerator you really need
to take a few minutes and check out the manufactures tips and suggestions about
how to get the maximum amount of use out of your refrigerator, while spending a
minimal amount of money on refrigerator repairs and maintenance. Taking the time to learn a
little bit about the care of your refrigerator will help you decide if the
brand you’re considering will be a good match for you, or if you should seek a
more durable brand.
By continuing to read you’ll learn some basic
information about the general care and maintenance a refrigerator needs.
Setting
Up Your New Refrigerator
When you’re setting up your refrigerator you need to
take a quick peek at the back. Some models have a large grid like structure on
the back. This grid requires a minimum of one inch of clearance in order for
the fridge to function properly.
Vacuuming
Behind the Refrigerator
The biggest complaint
that people have regarding their refrigerator has to do with the legions of
dust bunnies living between the appliance and the wall. Vacuuming these up was a headache. Not only
was moving the refrigerator strenuous, there was always a chance that it could
be damaged as you struggled to wiggle it back and forth. The manufactures have
solved this headache with the addition of rollers to the base of the
refrigerator that not only take the stress out of moving the refrigerator, but
also reduce the wear and tear on the appliance.
Changing
the Door
If you find yourself struggling with the
refrigerator door, that it doesn’t seem to open the proper direction for the
way your kitchen has been designed, you need to contact a service repair tech.
Tell them the make and model and they will be able to make arrangements to set things
up so that your refrigerator’s door opens the opposite direction. You’ll be
much happier with the new arrangement.
Altering
the Door
Most people think that they have to learn to live
with a door that swings one way when the refrigerator is opened. This isn't the
case at all. A service repair tech will be able to quickly and easily take the
steps needed to switch around your door, making it more convenient to use your
refrigerator.
Don’t
Overload Your Shelves
The most common complaint we hear from refrigerator
owners has to do with shelving. They never seem to have enough of it. As a
result they pile to much weight on a single shelf and the plastic bracket
attaching the shelf to the back of the refrigerator snaps off. Our advice is to
contact the manufacture and place an order for new shelves. They don’t cost
much and will make your life easier.
The other thing you need to keep in mind when
loading up your refrigerator is that the only way your fridge will function
properly is if you allow the air to circulate properly. You can’t fill it too
full or your food will spoil. On the other hand, your free to overload your
freezer, must make sure you don’t block the air vents.
Indicators
of a Problem
If you suddenly become aware that your
refrigerator doesn't seem to be running as smoothly as it usually does, you shouldn't ignore the situation. That could be the first sign of a serious
problem such as:
- Bad
seals
- Broken
or malfunctioning thermostat
- Frosted
over internal evaporator coils
- You’re
low on refrigerant and need to have some added
- The
light bulb doesn’t work
- Not
enough clearance between the fridge and the wall
- The
coil has too much dust on it
