Are you trying to keep your home running smoothly while saving money on your bills ? This tip from a DIYer on TikTok will help you learn the basics of keeping your fridge efficient.
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Melissa (@the_daily_diy) is a home care and DIY expert who shares home maintenance tips on everything from recycling to cleaning your ceiling fan .
@the_daily_diy Home Cleaning and Maintenance Tips: Keep your refrigerator running smoothly and avoid costly repairs with my step-by-step video on how to clean the refrigerator coils. 🧽🔧 Cleaning the cooling coil every 6 months can improve energy efficiency and prevent damage to the device by ensuring proper heat transfer. Check it out now and learn how to extend the life of your refrigerator! Take the home maintenance checklist with you for other important tasks as well. #creatorsearchinsights #thedailydiy #homemaintenance #housecleaning #cleaningtips ♬ Original sound – Melissa The Daily DIY
In one clip, she walks viewers through cleaning her refrigerator coils, which she says should be done every six months to keep your fridge in top condition.
This task may seem daunting, but Melissa says that once you know how to do it, it should only take you about 10 minutes. First, take out your refrigerator to access the power outlet and unplug it. Then vacuum the newly exposed floor to remove any crumbs or animal hair that may have accumulated there.
You may need to consult your user manual for next steps. There is an access panel on the back of your refrigerator to access the coils. Remove the panel and carefully vacuum the coils with a brush.
"Over time, dirt and debris can build up on these coils, which can cause the compressor to work harder than necessary," says Melissa. "This can lead to premature wear and tear, increased energy consumption and higher utility bills."
Once the coils are clean, put the cover back on, plug the refrigerator back in, and place it back in its original location. Finally, clean your refrigerator's front vent under the doors and vacuum with the same brush.
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Running your appliances at peak performance can save you money on your electric bill . Maintaining appliances also ensures that your clothes and dishes are clean and that your food is at the right temperature. According to Angi , cleaning your refrigerator's coils can save you about 11% on your energy costs .
By performing similar maintenance on your washer and dryer, you can save 10% on your bill . All of these savings can add up and help you keep more money in your wallet.
In addition to all these savings, your properly functioning appliances use less energy and are therefore more environmentally friendly. Refrigerators are among the top five energy-consuming appliances in your home. Therefore, anything that can help you with this will be very helpful.
If you want to make other choices to reduce your energy consumption, consider switching to more efficient appliances like heat pumps or induction cooktops . If you're looking for a cheaper option, check with your energy provider to see if you're eligible for community solar .
If more people made these exchanges, we could make great strides in slowing the warming of our planet.
what people say
Commenters had mixed ideas about cleaning their coils.
One person said: "I just did this and OMG it got stuck in my golden retriever's hair."
Someone else wrote: "I've never done this before; My [fridge] is 20 years old. »
Another commenter replied: "Good advice! Your refrigerator will last longer and you will save on electricity costs! »
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