Dust, pet fur, and lint coating refrigerator condenser coils make your compressor work twice as hard, driving up your Kenya Power tokens bill. Learn how to clean rear and bottom condenser coils safely in 15 minutes.
Locating Condenser Coils: Rear Grid vs Bottom Base
Older and single door fridges feature black metal wire grids on the back. Modern frost free models house the coils underneath the fridge behind the bottom rear access panel.
Unplugging the Power Cord Before Cleaning
Pull the fridge away from the wall and unplug the electrical power cord for safety.
Brushing and Vacuuming Thick Dust Blankets
Use a long flexible condenser coil brush to sweep dust out from between the wire coils. Use a vacuum hose attachment to suck away loosened lint and cobwebs.
Cleaning the Compressor Condensation Drain Pan
Wipe out the small plastic drip tray located on top of the compressor at the back to eliminate stale water odors and mold.
Restoring Normal Airflow and Efficiency
Push the fridge back, leaving at least 10 centimeters of space from the wall. Your fridge will now cool faster and consume up to twenty percent less electricity.
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