Freezer (stand-alone)

Routine Care Task

Perform annual maintenance

Defrosting and cleaning the condenser coils improves the energy efficiency of the freezer which helps save energy costs.

Priority

Timing: February (yearly)

NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Freezer (stand-alone) are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.

If you setup your Home-Wizard personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.

How To

Annual freezer maintenance includes the following tasks:

Defrosting the freezer: Turn the freezer off. Remove food, and store in an insulated ice chest, refrigerator, or boxes insulated with newspapers or blankets. Use a fan to help melt the frost. Use a wooden or plastic scraper, never a sharp object. Wash the inside of the unit with a warm water solution of mild detergent or baking soda. Wipe until very dry. Turn freezer back on and put food back in.

Vacuum dust off the condenser coils.

Ensure that the magnetic door seal on the unit closes tightly.

Helpful Accessories

Refrigerator Freezer Room Thermometer

Temperature ranges from -20°C/-4°F to 60°C/140°F

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Freezer Thermometer Alarm Set

Alarm thermometer set for both your refrigerator and freezer

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Benefits

The benefits of this task are energy savings.

Energy Savings
Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
Maintaining Value
Health & Safety

Costs

The cost of this task is moderate from an investment of time standpoint. It is estimated that this task should take several hours to complete. You will need a vacuum cleaner with an upholstery cleaning attachment.