Is your compressor running longer than usual? Are you seeing an increase in your energy bills? You may have a simple solution: Clean the condenser coils of your refrigerator!
The compressor will work harder and for longer if the refrigerator’s condenser coils become clogged with pet hair, dirt, and dust. This can have a significant impact on the efficiency of your refrigerator. The compressor will run harder and cool less efficiently.
Industry-standard for coil cleaning is every 6 months. Because pet hair can clog condenser coils quickly, owners of pets should clean them about once every three months. To make sure you don’t forget, we recommend that you add a “Clean Refrigerator Coils” reminder to your calendar.
How to clean your refrigerator coils
You will need a condenser coil brush, optionally, and a vacuum to clean the coils. To prevent damage to your hardwood or linoleum floors, we recommend that you use appliance glides to move your refrigerator.
Shopping List
- Brush for cleaning condenser coils
- Vacuum
- Appliance glides
The majority of refrigerator condenser coils can be found on the back or bottom of the refrigerator (accessed via the front toe/grille panels). To determine where your coils are located, consult your Owner’s Manual.
How to clean bottom-mounted coils
- Move your refrigerator carefully forward and unplug the fridge. You only need to move it enough to unplug your refrigerator. If the refrigerator is integrated, you can turn it off at your house circuit breaker.
- To reach the coils, remove the grille at the bottom of the refrigerator.
- Use the Condenser Coil Clean Brush to gently brush the coils. ).
- Clean up any dirt by vacuuming or sweeping it away. For best results, use the vacuum’s narrow, long attachment.
- Reinstall the grille after the coils have been cleaned thoroughly.
- Turn on the circuit breaker or plug in the fridge.
- Place the fridge back in its original position.
How to clean rear-mounted coils
- Use the appliance glides to move your refrigerator forward. To fully access the refrigerator’s back, you will need to move it forward.
- Unplug your refrigerator.
- You will see the rear-mounted coils along the backside of your refrigerator. They are typically black or grey in colour.
- Brush the coils with a soft cloth to remove dirt and dust. Do not puncture or crimp the coils. ).
- Once the coils have been cleaned, turn on the refrigerator and then slide it back in place.
This easy, ten-minute task twice a year will save you hundreds of rands on fridge repair costs.
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