Do you have 15 minutes and a coil brush, shop vac and a dust mask? Then let’s get to work and clean those coils! It’s easy to do and will save you money! Keeping those coils clean can also help your refrigerator run more efficient. When the coils are clogged with dirt and dust, they can’t efficiently release heat. The result is your compressor works harder and longer than it was designed to, using more energy and shortening the life of your fridge. So if your refrigerator runs, but is not cold enough, get those coils clean!
Cleaning of the coils is needed more often if you have pets that shed or if the area where the refrigerator is located is particularly dusty, such as a garage
Step 1: Disconnect the electrical power
Step 2: Remove the toe grill (some fridge’s have the coils on the back – if yours does, just pull out from wall.)
Step 3: Clean the condenser coils. Push a coil brush into the condenser coils under the refrigerator. The coil brush knocks the dust off of the condenser coils. Vacuum the area to pick up the dust.
Step 4: Reinstall the toe grill.
Now it’s time to go outside and enjoy the beautiful Skagit Valley!