1. Examine the door seals.
A loose seal allows trendy air to permeate out, squandering energy and causing your refrigerator to function more challenging than it needs to. Initially ensure the seals are without food residue. (Clean them concerning twice a year, using a toothbrush as well as a solution of SERVICE ΨΥΓΕΙΩΝ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑΣ ΤΙΜΕΣ baking soda and also water.) After that try the dollar-bill examination: Close the expense in the door to ensure that fifty percent remains in and half is out. If it slips out quickly, you might need to have the door seals examined by a pro.
2. Maintain the coils tidy.
When the condenser coils (see following page for more on parts) are covered with dust, the fridge can not run efficiently. Twice a year, draw the machine from the wall surface to disclose the coils in back (or break off the grille, if the coils get on the lower front), unplug the fridge, as well as vacuum cleaner with the brush accessory.
3. Set the right temperature.
Maintain the fridge between 37 and also 40 levels Fahrenheit and the freezer at 0 degrees.
4. Fill it up (also if you never ever prepare and also just have takeout).
Refrigerators require "thermal mass" (a.k.a. great deals of things) to preserve reduced temperature levels. Great foods and drinks assist soak up warm air that streams in when you open the door. If you're the eat-out type or your fridge is as well big for your needs, keep a few jugs of water therein.
5. Be prepared.
If the power goes out, keep the doors closed as well as utilize foods from the kitchen. An unopened refrigerator will maintain food secure for 4 hrs; a freezer will certainly preserve its temperature level for 48 hours if complete and 24 hours if half-full.