{"id":1449,"date":"2021-06-26T21:21:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T15:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2022-12-18T22:15:13","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T16:45:13","slug":"how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps Guide to Clean Refrigerator Coils"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The coils are an important part of the refrigerator functioning and directly affects the cooling inside the appliance. Therefore it should be cleaned regularly to make the refrigerator run efficiently and at its full strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keralaenergy.gov.in\/images\/pdf\/conervation_tip\/Guide%20on%20Energy-Efficient%20Home%20Refrigerator.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala Energy<\/a> When dust builds up on a refrigerator\u2019s condenser coils, the compressor works harder and uses more electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning the refrigerator coil is an easy and quick process that improves the cooling capability of the appliance and increases its life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tools you will require<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vacuum cleaner<\/li><li>Small Brush<\/li><li>A flashlight<\/li><li>Ram board or furniture sliders(to protect the floor)<\/li><li>Mask to protect yourself from dust<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6767083daaea9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6767083daaea9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#Step_by_step_Guide_on_how_to_clean_refrigerator_coils\" title=\"Step by step Guide on how to clean refrigerator coils\">Step by step Guide on how to clean refrigerator coils<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#1_Unplug_and_EmptyOptional\" title=\"1. Unplug and Empty(Optional)\">1. Unplug and Empty(Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#2_Locate_the_coils\" title=\"2. Locate the coils\">2. Locate the coils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#3_Pull_it_away_from_walls_Protect_the_floor\" title=\"3. Pull it away from walls &amp; Protect the floor\">3. Pull it away from walls &amp; Protect the floor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#4_Wear_mask_and_Vacuum\" title=\"4. Wear mask and Vacuum\">4. Wear mask and Vacuum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#5_Relpace_the_grill_Push_back_the_refrigerator_and_plug_it_on\" title=\"5. Relpace the grill, Push back the refrigerator and plug it on\">5. Relpace the grill, Push back the refrigerator and plug it on<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#What_happens_if_refrigerator_coils_are_dirty\" title=\"What happens if refrigerator coils are dirty?\">What happens if refrigerator coils are dirty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#Why_is_my_refrigerator_running_but_not_cooling\" title=\"Why is my refrigerator running but not cooling?\">Why is my refrigerator running but not cooling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/how-to-clean-refrigerator-coils\/#What_can_I_use_to_clean_evaporator_coils\" title=\"What can I use to clean evaporator coils?\">What can I use to clean evaporator coils?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_by_step_Guide_on_how_to_clean_refrigerator_coils\"><\/span><strong>Step by step Guide on how to clean refrigerator coils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can quickly clean the refrigerator coils with a vacuum cleaner and a brush after locating the coils. Follow the step guide to clean it effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Unplug_and_EmptyOptional\"><\/span>1. Unplug and Empty(Optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving the refrigerator unplug it, so that you don&#8217;t get into any trouble while cleaning the coils. You can also empty the refrigerator so that you can pull it easily away from the walls. An empty refrigerator also prevents from anything getting broken inside it as you move. However, if you can pull it slowly &amp; safely outwards, then you can skip emptying it. If your refrigerator has a water inlet, remove it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Locate_the_coils\"><\/span>2. <strong>Locate the coils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The refrigerator coils are in u-shaped pattern and are either located behind the toe-grill at the front base or at the back of the refrigerator. If you can see a toe grill at the front, then you can simply remove it by pulling. Otherwise the coils are at the back of yoiu refrigerator, in this this you need to pull it away from the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some older models also have it just attached to the back of the refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Pull_it_away_from_walls_Protect_the_floor\"><\/span>3. <strong>Pull it away from walls &amp; Protect the floor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The coils can be cleaned from the back, therefore you need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall. Don&#8217;t forget to protect the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/how-to-move-a-refrigerator\/\">move a refrigerator<\/a> without scratching the wood or vinyl floors, place Ram board or furniture sliders below the left and right foot of it by tilting it a little backward. After placing the sliders pull them outwards. You may need the help of another person to pull it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cleaning-refrigerator-coils.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning refrigerator coils\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" width=\"345\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cleaning-refrigerator-coils.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.minifreezershop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cleaning-refrigerator-coils-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption>cleaning refrigerator coils<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Wear_mask_and_Vacuum\"><\/span>4. Wear mask and Vacuum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the grill to expose the coils. Wear a mask to protect yourself from dust. Use the flashlight to see the coils which may be full of dust. Suck the dirt with a vacuum by inserting the pipe well inside. Some dirt may not come out easily. Use the brush to wipe the coils thoroughly to remove all the dust. After the dust has been removed from the coils, use the vacuum to suck it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also clean the grill which should have dust trapped on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Relpace_the_grill_Push_back_the_refrigerator_and_plug_it_on\"><\/span>5. <strong>Relpace the grill, Push back the refrigerator and plug it on<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After cleaning the coils thoroughly, replace the grill. Push the refrigerator at its place and replace the stored food in it if you emptied it. Also, don&#8217;t forget to power it on after the completion of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h0ytzetkjGQ?start=18\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleaning the refrigerator coils is easy and quick. You should regularly clean it to make the refrigerator work efficiently at least twice a year. This not only saves energy but also keeps the cooling capability of the refrigerator normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/minifreezershop.com\/how-to-defrost-mini-fridge\/\">Read Next: 6 Step Guide to Defrost a Mini Fridge or Refrigerator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-639f43991b9ea\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_refrigerator_coils_are_dirty\"><\/span>What happens if refrigerator coils are dirty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>When the coils become dirty it consumes more electricity and cools less.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-639f43991b9ec\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_refrigerator_running_but_not_cooling\"><\/span>Why is my refrigerator running but not cooling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Dirty coils may be the reason behind the poor cooling of your refrigerator.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-639f43991b9ed\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_to_clean_evaporator_coils\"><\/span>What can I use to clean evaporator coils?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Use the vacuum and a brush to clean the coils.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The coils are an important part of the refrigerator functioning and directly affects the cooling inside the appliance. 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