Hello! Today’s post is on 7 Tips for Maintaining Fridges, Freezers and Water Dispensers. I know a lot of people who have quality fridges/freezers but go on to pass blames on the manufacturers on selling them sub-standard products when they in fact, were their own undoing. Maintenance is key! If/When you have a good thing and you do not take care of it, it will die with time. So please take this post very serious, it could save you a whole lot of money and resources.

For Water Dispensers:

• Unplug the water cooler from the wall when not in use. This is a safety precaution that must be taken for all electrical appliances for a longer life span and for your own safety as well.
• Clean the water dispenser once a month. This can be done by mixing a solution of water and vinegar. Remove the bottle from the dispenser, pour the vinegar and water solution directly onto the dispenser and drain it through the taps. Alternatively, you can also use a wet sponge to clean the inner surface of the water cooler with the cleaning solution. Rinse out traces of the cleaning solution by using clean and portable water. It is also important that the drip tray (which is usually just below the dispenser taps) must be scrubbed properly.

7 Tips for Maintaining Fridges, Freezers and Water Dispensers

For Fridges and Freezers:

• Separate Your Appliances. For fridges and freezers, this is about the most important piece of the puzzle. Perhaps you keep wondering why your freezer takes a really long time to cool? This is the reason! The heat generated from other appliances like washing machines and gas cookers can get your fridge and/or freezer to work harder. This means that your appliance will take longer to work, resulting in higher electric bills and lower life span. Think about it. So the best bet is to keep it far away from any heat generating appliance.
• Inspect and Clean the Gaskets. Gaskets are those rubber seals around the edges of the fridge/freezer door. It is important that it is inspected at least once a month. Check for cracks, wipe it down with a clean soapy rag and afterwards, coat the gaskets in Vaseline. The Vaseline helps it in remaining rubbery, soft and prevents cracks.
• Don’t Put Hot Leftovers in the Fridge. Most people would be surprised to see this here. Putting hot leftovers in a fridge or freezer increases the inner temperature of the appliance and causes it to over work.
• Vacuum the Condenser Coils. This is pretty easy and doesn’t take up much of your time. Just get a vacuum, turn off your appliance and begin vacuuming. This takes out all the dust from the fridge/freezer. Dust that accumulates over time weakens the condenser and hinders performance levels of the appliance.
• Defrost Freezer from Time to Time. Its usually written on the manual. Hygienically, this prevents the build up of decayed food particles hiding under the layers of frost. Also, the interior must be cleaned periodically. Whenever there is a spill, wipe it up.

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