5 Common Mistakes That Result in Refrigerator Repair
Personally, I am not against any mechanic, technician or repair shop, but the only thing that hurts me is when something good goes wrong simply through improper use. Machines and equipment are more or less like the human body, you take good care of them and they will last longer, abuse them and they will die before you know it.
Refrigerators are the cold machines in your home that keep your food and drinks in perfect condition to eat, however, the human response they receive is excessive abuse from all members of the family. Just think of the number of times you open that door; now multiply it by the number of users in your family.
A lot of use don’t you think? Here are some tips and things to avoid that might help keep the refrigerator repairman away.
1. Cooling leak plugging
Many times, especially with children in the family, the refrigerator doors have a hard time closing completely. The result is loss of cooling and running the engine for more hours. In addition to this recurring problem and mainly in cases of older refrigerators, the magnetic rubber lining responsible for sealing the air entering or leaving the refrigerator is bulging or nicked, causing some amount of air to seep through the rubber coating.
Contact your refrigerator repair service as soon as you see such anomaly.
2. Keep your unit cool
The kitchen can be the ideal place to put your refrigerator; however, be sure to keep your unit a safe distance from heating appliances such as stoves and ovens. For kitchens with inadequate heat exhaust, it is best if you consider relocating your cooling unit to a cooler location. This definitely counts when it comes to refrigerator efficiency.
3. Give it a break
Most new models now come with a built-in water dispenser so you can pour yourself a drink without having to open the refrigerator multiple times. However, if you have an older model, you can always opt for a separate water dispenser. This will noticeably reduce the opening of the door.
4.Use cooling friendly containers
The rate of cooling and the speed of cooling depend on the type of containers you put in your refrigerator. Use containers made of materials that cool easily and impart cooling to their contents quickly. Putting large metal utensils in your refrigerator would simply ruin its cooling efficiency.
5. Avoid keeping food hot
Never, ever store food in your refrigerator while it’s still hot. Sometimes people make the mistake of storing hot food in their refrigerator, either due to lack of time or the illusion that the temperature of the particular item is low enough to be placed inside the unit. Make sure that everything you put inside your refrigerator is at room temperature.
With summer temperatures in Virginia, Silver Spring, and Maryland averaging mild to hot, you need your refrigerators on full blast to beat the summer heat.