When was the last time you cleaned your fridge coils?
If you’re thinking, Wait… what are fridge coils?—don’t worry! You’re not alone.
Fridge coils are the metal tubes on the back or bottom of your fridge. They help keep your food cold, but they get really dusty over time. When that happens, your fridge has to work harder, which can make your energy bill go up—or even make your fridge stop working!
But don’t worry—cleaning them is super easy and only takes a few minutes.
What You Need:
You don’t need much—just a few simple things:
- ✅ Vacuum – To suck up the dust.
- ✅ Coil brush – A bendy brush that gets into small spaces. Here’s a good one!
- ✅ Microfiber cloth – To wipe off dirt.
- ✅ Soap & warm water – For extra-sticky messes.
- ✅ Compressed air (optional) – To blow out dust from tiny spaces.
How to Clean Your Fridge Coils in 6 Easy Steps
- Unplug the fridge – We don’t want any shocks!
- Find the coils – Look under the fridge or behind it. If there’s a cover, take it off.
- Brush off the dust – Use the coil brush to pull out all the dirt (it might be super gross—get ready!).
- Vacuum it up – Suck up all that dust with the vacuum hose.
- Wipe it down – Use a damp cloth and a little soap if needed.
- Let it dry & plug it back in – Put the cover back on and plug in your fridge. That’s it!
How to Keep Your Coils Clean Longer
- Do this every 6 months (or every 3-4 months if you have pets—they shed everywhere).
- Vacuum around the fridge often so dust doesn’t build up.
- Use a coil brush for quick touch-ups.
- Check your fridge manual – Some fridges clean themselves (lucky them!).
Keeping your fridge coils clean helps your fridge last longer, saves you money on your energy bill, and keeps your food cold without making your fridge work too hard.
So go ahead—take 10 minutes and do this now! Your fridge (and your wallet) will thank you.
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