Maintenance Guides / Kitchen Appliances

Clean refrigerator condenser coils

Difficulty: easyTime: 20 mins

Why it matters

Dusty condenser coils can't release heat efficiently, causing the compressor to run continuously. This raises electricity use by up to 30% and shortens the compressor's life — the most expensive component to replace.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Unplug the refrigerator.

  • 2

    Pull it away from the wall.

  • 3

    Locate the coils (black grid on the back, or remove the bottom front kick plate).

  • 4

    Vacuum the coils with a brush attachment.

  • 5

    Wipe accumulated debris from the floor.

  • 6

    Restore to position and plug in.