If your refrigerator is too close to the wall, it could overheat and break down prematurely. The compressor (which is responsible for cooling your fridge) relies on circulating air to stay cool. If there isn’t enough space for air to circulate, the compressor will overheat and eventually break down. How far … Read full review
How long can a fridge last turned off? 4 hours: Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. If the doors stay closed, food will stay safe for up to: 4 hours in a refrigerator. 48 hours in a full freezer; 24 hours in a half-full freezer. Should you unplug a refrigerator for … Read full review
Air must be able to circulate around the box to help the refrigerator run efficiently, avoid overheating and last its full life span. The refrigerator will need minimum clearances of 2-inches from the back wall, 1-inch from the upper cabinet and 1/8-inch on either side of the fridge. How much space … Read full review
No, says LeeAnne Jackson, health science policy advisor at FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. “Refrigerators should be maintained at a constant temperature setting at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below,” writes Jackson in an email. Is it OK to switch off fridge at night? Also making the fridge operate … Read full review
Without the correct amount of ventilation, a cooling appliance cannot run or cool inside properly, longer running times will result and therefore higher energy costs will be incurred. What happens if refrigerator vents are blocked? Blocked Vents could cause the following issues: Moisture build-up; or excessive frost. Temperature issues; inconsistent or … Read full review