25 Mar 05
Done any preventative maintenance on your fridge lately?
No, I don't mean maintenance similar to cleaning out your crisper drawer after that stale beer you shook inadvertantly after your last binge concluded exploded within. 🙄 I mean the type of work you never do that's listed in your appliance service manual, the one you tossed ages ago from your short-sightedness.
Remove the grill at the bottom front of your fridge and vacuum out the dust and....other things....accumulating there. It will free up the tiny capilary tubing that supports the refrigerant inside them. You'll save money and conserve energy! You monthly electric bill will thank you.
A tip from your friendly conservation person. 😉
25 Mar 05
Originally posted by eagles54Nice tip, cheers.
Done any preventative maintenance on your fridge lately?
No, I don't mean maintenance similar to cleaning out your crisper drawer after that stale beer you shook inadvertantly after your last binge concluded exploded within. 🙄 I mean the type of work you never do that's listed in your appliance service manual, the one you tossed ages ago from your sh ...[text shortened]... y! You monthly electric bill will thank you.
A tip from your friendly conservation person. 😉
But I don't have a grill at the front bottom?
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25 Mar 05
Originally posted by RagnorakTry looking directly on the back of your fridge; the condensor coils are probably there. I should have mentioned that before and thank you for bringing it to my attention, Ragnorak.
But I don't have a grill at the front bottom?
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One other thing: if you (or others reading this) have pets, the coils have to be cleaned more often (at least 4X per year) to keep the icebox in tiptop shape!
26 Mar 05
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Originally posted by eagles54Your food will also stay fresher longer.. 😉
Done any preventative maintenance on your fridge lately?
No, I don't mean maintenance similar to cleaning out your crisper drawer after that stale beer you shook inadvertantly after your last binge concluded exploded within. 🙄 I mean ...[text shortened]... ill thank you.
A tip from your friendly conservation person. 😉
Also, you can make your refrigerator colder by diverting from the freezer, i.e. adjusting the air flow to make the frrrrreezer at just 0 degrees F instead of keeping it at a colder temp needlessly, thereby freeing up more cooling power to make your 'fridge keep a temp at between 32 and 41 degrees F and your freezer at 0 degrees F, the standard for food safety...saving you $$ in the long run...
**All refrigerators/freezers may not have this option....
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by chancremechanicHmmm. Sounds dodgy. Some foods may last under these conditions but i doubt that those beefburgers and saved kebabs could with stand this approach to things. Buuujhjglkkk
Your food will also stay fresher longer.. 😉
Also, you can make your refrigerator colder by diverting from the freezer, i.e. adjusting the air flow to make the frrrrreezer at just 0 degrees F instead of keeping it at a colder temp needlessly, thereby freeing up more cooling power to make your 'fridge keep a temp at between 32 and 41 degrees F and ...[text shortened]... ty...saving you $$ in the long run...
**All refrigerators/freezers may not have this option....
26 Mar 05
Originally posted by jimslyp69OK, since the moderator nazis didn't like the slang word for feces in my last reply, I'll say this: Part of my job is conducting food service sanitation inspections at dining facilities and U.S. standards are 32-41 degres F for refrigerated items that are potentially hazardous: meats and such; 0 degres F or below for frozen foods. I don't know what you chaps keep your kidney stew refrigerated at but if you keep it at warmer temps. than what I have stated, you will end up with diarrhea...
Hmmm. Sounds dodgy. Some foods may last under these conditions but i doubt that those beefburgers and saved kebabs could with stand this approach to things. Buuujhjglkkk
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28 Mar 05
Originally posted by jimslyp69That's great being a vegetarian; most of those meat replacing products can be eaten raw or can be stored without much needed cooling. Well, I think the don't. Still did not kill me after fourteen years so it is pretty save, I guess...!
Hmmm. Sounds dodgy. Some foods may last under these conditions but i doubt that those beefburgers and saved kebabs could with stand this approach to things. Buuujhjglkkk
28 Mar 05
Originally posted by chancremechanicI thought you were quoting degrees Centigrade. But on the contrary. You are quoting Farenheit. I'll let you off this time.
OK, since the moderator nazis didn't like the slang word for feces in my last reply, I'll say this: Part of my job is conducting food service sanitation inspections at dining facilities and U.S. standards are 32-41 degres F for refrigerated items that are potentially hazardous: meats and such; 0 degres F or below for frozen foods. I don't know ...[text shortened]... at but if you keep it at warmer temps. than what I have stated, you will end up with diarrhea...
Ooooooops.