Brrr...Defrost your Fridge

Does your freezer or fridge freezer look like Alaska? If so, well! You need to defrost it. More or less, freezer needs to be defrost every 2 to 3 months or when the ice accumulated is more than an inch thick.

Before you begin defrosting, think and plan ahead because defrosting a freezer can be frustratingly messy. Here are materials and steps to follow in order to save time and energy. You also have a chance to clean the inside and the outside of the fridge. As well as, organize it, which will be discuss on the next article, which is something to look forward.

You need to prepare a large pot that fit inside the freezer, a few towels and rags, a basin and you may also use a hair dryer. After preparing the materials you may begin to defrost the freezer.

First, prepare the fridge by removing all the contents. This include food, drinks and ice. Then line the bottom of the fridge with towel. As well as, place several towel or rug on the floor around the fridge. This is to collect excess water when you defrost the freezer. In this way you are save from having a messier clean up, thus, save time and effort.

Second, turn the fridge off through the controls inside or unplugging it. But I would recommend to unplug the fridge for safety reasons.

Then, proceed in removing the ice from the freezer. This can be done by either propping the door open and leaving it overnight; or placing a pan of hot water in the freezer compartment and closing the door, then checking and reheating the pan of water every 10 to 15 minutes until the ice around the freezer melts; or using a hair dryer to melt the ice by aiming warm air at the ice in the freezer. Warning! be cautious in using the hair dryer, if you get too close you might damage your unit. Plus, you might be at risk for shock when the dryer comes contact with water and your standing in a pool of water. You may use this if your mindful enough not to harm your fridge and yourself.

Check if the ice in the freezer has loosen, if it has gently pry it off. Be careful not to damage and punch holes in your freezer or your fingers. If the ice is still stuck repeat the pan of warm water process or hair dyer process. Please do not use an ice picks or any sharp instruments in removing ice on the wall of the freezer. Dispose the chunk of ice, you will be using a basin for this. If all the ice are remove, we may clean the freezer wall and the inside of the fridge with a rag.

Now, that the we completed defrosting and cleaning the inside of the unit. We could also remove dust from the condenser coil and beneath the fridge. Doing this will save you a great deal of time and money.

Lastly, replace the contents of the fridge. Remember put as much food in it to save energy and money. Then, plug it in and turn it on.

This is the easiest way to defrost you fridge. Good luck!