Your refrigerator is the second most energy hungry appliance in your home (right after air conditioner), according to the Dept. of Energy. It’s important to make sure it’s operating efficiently. Here are a few telltale signs your refrigerator might not be at peak efficiency:
Signs your refrigerator has problems:
- not cold enough
- food lukewarm
- freezer items not frozen
- build-up of frost
- freezer and/or refrigerator gasket is dirty
The importance of refrigerator gasket cleaning:
One of the overlooked components of a refrigerator/freezer is the gasket. That’s the rubbery magnetic thingy which runs around the edge of the door and ensures a proper seal when the door is closed. But it must be maintained if it’s to do its job well. A dirty or broken gasket can be inflating your electrical bill unnecessarily. That’s why HomeSquare includes refrigerator gasket cleaning as part of the Essentials Plan. We give both gaskets a full inspection, removing each, cleaning it, and reattaching it. This should be done once a year. Cleaning the coils is also important. If you’d like a hand with these services, we’d be happy to help.
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