A refrigerator works hardest during summer, especially sitting in a kitchen that's already warm. A few habits help it keep up.
Clean the Condenser Coils
Dust-covered coils can't shed heat effectively in a warm room.
Fix: Vacuum the coils off right at the start of the season.
Mind the Door
Every extra open door in the summer heat adds load onto the compressor.
Fix: Decide what you need before you open the door, and keep the fridge reasonably full.
Give It Breathing Room
A refrigerator pushed flush against a wall or crowded next to the oven runs hotter than it should.
Fix: Leave a gap around the cabinet so air can actually circulate.
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