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5.Next, use
vacuum cleaner to finish
basic cleaning of
condenser. The brush attachment of
vacuum cleaner works particularly well at this point. The brush will allow you to get in between all
fins and remove
dust hiding there.
6.Finish by cleaning
condenser with a rag dampened with water. Avoid using any cleaner. Since
condensers job is to transfer heat any residue left by a cleaner could impede this process. Under no circumstances use something like furniture polish (example lemon furniture polish) or a dust removal spray. It will leave a waxy residue that will end up attracting more dust. Something that works extremely well is a static duster (not
dusting clothes). If you are not sure what I mean, it is
cleaning device that looks like a cats’ tail attached to a long handle. They are great because they pick up dust without using any chemicals.
7.Use
vacuum to remove dust from
cardboard cover that is near
bottom rear of
refrigerator. It is covering
area where
compressor and electrical components reside. It will usually have holes in it where dust can accumulate.
8.Vacuum any dust from
floor and
cavity where
refrigerator normally resides. Vacuum
sides of
refrigerator. If there is a kick plate (floor level grille) at
front of
refrigerator vacuum it also. Hint: Do not remove
kick plate to clean. Some are very difficult to re-install.
9.Plug in
refrigerator and push back into place.
That’s it … that’s all. The whole process should have taken approximately 15 minutes.
In
space of a few minutes you have accomplished a number of objectives. You have removed a major source of dust from your home; made
refrigerator operate more efficiently; and lowered your electrical consumption.
Even though it is an easy job, it is one that usually gets forgotten. So don’t wait until
serviceman arrives once every few years to do this.
It is a very important cleaning project for
reasons already stated. Therefore, this is a job that should be placed right near
top of your next spring-cleaning list

Copyright 2004 by Donald Grummett. All right reserved. Donald Grummett is service manager of an appliance repair company in Ottawa, Canada. Thirty-plus years as a technician and business owner. Additional appliance information including FAQuestions, Stains, Recycling, Newsletter, Industry News at http://www.mgservices.ca