Looking to replace your old refrigerator? Got a new job or a new house? whatever your reason might be …There are few things which should be kept in mind as there are different types of refrigerators in India which you can buy online.So without further adieu lets get into the types of refrigerators available in the market and how to maintain a refrigerator after you get one
Single door refrigerator
Double Door Refrigerators
It has two door one for refrigerator and one for the freezer.These refrigerators comes with a capacity of 250-450 liters with frost free technology plus these fridges are bigger in size!
These refrigerators are expensive compared to single doors for (e.g) you will have to pay more if you want more food at the restaurant.
These refrigerators have features like automatic fans to circulate cool air & adjustable shelves which makes it a good choice for nuclear families consisting of two kids and a couple.
Triple Door Refrigerators
These refrigerators has three doors one for refrigerator one for storing vegetables and third one freezer.
These compartments are separated to avoid mixing of the odor.These refrigerators are perfect for the families who needs to welcome guests at a regular basis as triple door refrigerators have a storage capacity of whooping 300 to 550 liters.
Side by Side
These refrigerators have plenty of storage space sufficient for a large Indian family.While you open one door the other half remains closed which conserves energy.
These types of refrigerators have facility like separate ice dispensing facility without having to open the doors of the refrigerator.
These refrigerators have also water dispenser facility which helps to fill the glass without opening the door of the refrigerator.
They also have cupboard like design which provides enough space which is good for Families with Luxurious lifestyles and good budget.
Smart Refrigerators
These refrigerators are different compared to the normal ones as smart refrigerators have reverse design.Refrigerator section is on the upper side while freezer section is located at the bottom.
Due to the reverse design mechanism people do not have to bend every time they want to take out fruits, vegetables or fresh food items.
Now that you are aware of types of refrigerators available in the market lets get into how you can maintain a refrigerator after you get one home:
Your refrigerators require frequent cleaning & maintenance.It is important to keep your refrigerator in a good working condition so to avoid spoilage of your foods & vegetables.
Keeping your refrigerator in a good condition not only helps with preserving your food but also with serving fresh foods to your customers.
If want to know how to maintain a refrigerator follow the points given below:
Clean the refrigerator
This is no brainier isn’t it? Regardless the version and the style of the refrigerator you need to clean it from inside as-well as the outside.Cleaning he refrigerator from outside is very simple because all you need to do is sprinkle the solution and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
But cleaning the refrigerator from inside is bit of a hassle as the refrigerator needs to be turned off and you need to take out all the stored items.It is best to transfer the food to another refrigerator to avoid the spoilage.
Clean the fridge from inside using the solution and wiping the liquid off using a soft cloth.Let it dry before you place the foods inside.
Defrost Weekly
Checking the gaskets on the doors
Your refrigerators door plays an important role in maintaining the cooling & temperature of the unit.
Keep checking the gaskets every week or few times every single month for any cuts because it can lead to leakage of cool air resulting into spoilage of food due to inadequate cooling.
Its recommended to replace the gaskets immediately so as to maintain the cool air.If your refrigerator has multiple door you should make it a routine to check all the entries.
Check Air Filters
Often air filters gets clogged with dust from surrounding & due to the smoke from cooking pans and fryers.Thus its essential to clean the air filters to provide ventilation and to maintain the refrigerator working effectively.
You can you a vacuum cleaner or powerful air blower to clean the air filter & if there is a lot of grease on it you can use de-greaser solution for cleaning the filter.You would want to replace the air filter with a new one if its too old.
Cleaning the evaporator and condenser coil
Both evaporator and condensing coils are a vital part of the refrigerator unit.If the unit if placed near your kitchen area grease and smoke can cover the coils very quickly.If you want your refrigerator to work & perform best you need to clean both these coils.
The condenser of the refrigerator has the condenser coil and the evaporator is located near the ventilator fan.You can use stiff bristled brush to clean both of them.
In case grease gets deposited on the coil you can use DE-greasers which is easily available online .
If you find it tough you can always call the refrigerator technician to do this job for you.
Drain pans & tubes
Extensive Cleaning
Calling a professional when needed
It is very important for the owners to call a professional for the scheduled maintenance checkup.A professional would check all the components of your refrigerator and do the cleaning and repairing if needed.
If any of the refrigerators part is too old to perform at its best the technician will advice you to get it replaced.I recommend you to do professional checkup once in a year which should be sufficient.
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