Proper care of your refrigerator and the main causes of malfunction

The refrigerator is a household equipment, which requires special hygiene, because it stores food. Caring for it is not complicated, but there are important features to consider. And in the case of equipment malfunction, it is important to know the main causes in order to quickly restore its performance.

Proper care for your refrigerator

The first time you load the refrigerator with food, you should first turn on the empty equipment. This is to allow the cold to build up. If you put food on at once, the motor will be under increased stress because it will need to run longer to cool not only the walls of the refrigerator, the air, but also the contents.

It is not recommended to keep the door open for long periods of time when in use. Cold comes out of it and condensation is formed from the warm air, which increases the humidity. This causes frost to form and creates an environment conducive to mold.

You do not want to pile up a lot of food. This would hinder the air flow. The cooling is not uniform. This causes the food to spoil more quickly.

Properly cleaning the fridge:

• Take out all the food and turn off the refrigerator.
• Do not use harsh and abrasive detergents so as not to damage the plastic walls. Use mild disinfectants. It is important that they do not have a pungent smell, which remains after cleaning and can be absorbed into the food.
• If ice has formed, you can not scrape it, break it off with sharp objects, because you can damage the surface.
• Wipe rubber seals with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
• Periodically clean the drain at the bottom of the back wall using a scrubber and hot water.
• When cleaning your refrigerator, it is important to keep water away from the light bulb and other parts of the electrical system.
• Remove cobwebs and dust on the back grill on the outside and underneath the refrigerator.

The main causes of refrigerator malfunctions

Let's look at the most common causes of refrigerator breakdowns:

• Electricity is supplied to the equipment, but no cold is produced. This can occur due to breakdown of the compressor, motor, relay, thermostat and other parts. A technician can determine the malfunction.
• Light bulbs do not light up. If there is nothing wrong with the bulb itself, the light may become faulty due to a lack of voltage between the plug and the socket, the breakage of the light bulb on button.
• Water in the lower compartment of the refrigerator can appear if the drain tube is clogged. It is cleaned with hot water without detergent when the refrigerator is empty.
• The refrigerator rattles and makes noises that are not typical for such equipment. First check that the refrigerator is level and not touching the furniture. Adjust the height of the feet. Sounds occur if the internal suspension of the motor, compressor breaks. Repair requires participation of specialist.
• Ice is freezing on the freezer. It occurs because the door doesn't fit tightly or the thermostat is defective. It is necessary to align the position of refrigerator and door, if necessary replace the seal. The broken thermostat, most likely, should be replaced.

Taking care of your refrigerator properly will help maintain the right level of cleanliness. This will help to ensure that the equipment operates properly and is pleasant to use.