Do I actually need to clean my refrigerator coils?
Refrigerator coils accumulate heavy grime that restricts airflow, but cramped layouts, blocking furnaces, and restrictive access panels make them nearly impossible to reach and clean properly. People are left uncertain whether attempting this difficult maintenance actually prolongs the appliance's lifespan.
In their words
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“Am I able to remove this side access panel on the coil and leave it off?”source ↗
“It is nearly impossible to remove in one piece with all the refrigerant lines in the way and just the same to reinstall it.”source ↗
“I can’t clean from underneath because the furnace is there.”source ↗
“Any suggestions for cleaning?”source ↗
“I work in residential apartment maintenance so the coils get very bad even with filter changes.”source ↗
“I saw a Facebook post before about getting down or behind your fridge to clean off some coils or something cakey like that? Is that true? (No appliance knowledge) and is it something that truly prolongs the life of your fridge?”source ↗
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