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Like all appliances in the house, the freezer also requires maintenance. In fact, the frost that accumulates in its walls causes excessive energy consumption and shortens its lifespan. Therefore, it is important to defrost it when necessary. Find out how to do it easily.
Defrosting the freezer is important to maintain its performance and extend its lifespan. Regardless of whether your freezer is a chest, cupboard or combination refrigerator, it is recommended that you defrost it up to twice a year.
Why is it important to defrost the freezer?
When you open your freezer, due to the cold and humidity, outside air enters and condenses. This is the cause of the formation of frost. If the freezer does not have an automatic defrost function, frost will accumulate at the bottom of the freezer and turn into ice, covering the temperature sensors and air ducts. Result ? Ice forms and takes up a lot of space in your freezer. Additionally, frost causes excessive energy consumption, which shortens the lifespan of your freezer. In addition, a 3 mm thick layer of frost is enough to increase the freezer's power consumption by 30 to 40%.
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