How Do You Clean Refrigerator Condenser Coils?
Forced air refrigerators or built-in refrigeration units need to have their condenser coils cleaned at least twice a year. In fact, if you have pets you may want to clean them even more often than that! The reason is because as dust and dander gathers in and around the coils, it prevents the condenser from working properly. The refrigerator is now working twice as hard to keep your food cold, and as such, your electric bill is paying the price-or rather, you are! Here is how to easily clean your refrigerator’s condenser coils to help keep it running more efficiently. The first thing you should always do when working on your refrigerator is either unplug it from the outlet or turn off the breaker supplying power to it. Don’t worry about your food going bad; the interior of the fridge will remain cold for a few hours after power loss and this job only takes a few minutes. Next, on the bottom front of your refrigerator there should be a grill-like cover panel. If you have never cleaned yo