Things to maintain BEFORE they cause you serious problems: Clean Your Refrigerator's Coils Before Performance Deteriorates by Laurel Grandle, Knoxville, TN REALTORMaintenance ResidentialUpdated on Mar 1, 2012 View more like this | Visit KNOXVILLE, TN | Contact EXIT Realty Knoxville |
Things to maintain BEFORE they cause you serious problems:
Clean Your Refrigerator's Coils Before Performance Deteriorates by Laurel Grandle, Knoxville, TN REALTOR
Coils underneath or behind a refrigerator attract dust, debris and pet hair. Besides being unsightly, dirty coils can restrict airflow and make your refrigerator work harder, which could shorten its life span and reduce its efficiency. When coils get dirty enough to block the air exchange or reduce air exchange, cleaning them will help improve the energy consumption and cooling capacity.
Use a refrigerator coil brush ($10 at home centers) to wipe the coils clean. If you have a newer fridge, you may be off the hook. Many new models have the coils encased, so cleaning isn't necessary. For the rest of us, we need to clean the coils twice a year.
It's unlikely that dirty coils will shorten your appliance's life too much, but cleaning them could give you an energy efficiency boost. And while you're at it, follow these additional tips: Make sure there is adequate air flow around the frig…it should not be right against a wall. Reduce the quantity of ‘old items' in the refrigerator that will no longer be used; they items will block airflow from effectively cooling the other items. Adjust the controls for the refrigerator and freezer to meet your needs—having items that are colder than they need to be uses additional energy.
Many of us put an older refrigerator in the garage…which is really hard on the refrigerator in the summer months…it works extra hard in the heat. Make sure there is plenty of air space around and behind the frig and put it on bricks so that it has plenty of air circulation around and under.
Thinking of moving? Call today! I can help you with every aspect of your relocation: 865 389 2551 or office: 865 690 4300.
Please visit my web site: http://www.LaurelGrandle.com. You can begin the search for your perfect home right there!
Laurel Grandle sells homes throughout the East TN Area, including Knoxville, Karns, Farragut, Halls, Powell, Loudon County, Knox County.
She specializes in Lake Front Properties, Luxury Homes, Historic Homes, New Construction and she is an expert at matching buyers with the right house, regardless of the area or price range. She has over 25 years of experience and has helped thousands of clients with their real estate needs.
Here is what some of her clients have said about her recently, “Laurel has an unlimited amount of patience. My family has very specific needs and she understood them and worked with us until we found the perfect home at the right price. I don’t think anyone else would have done that for us and we’ll always be thankful we found her and worked with her. She’s wonderful!” Margo
“Laurel has accommodated us on many occasions very quickly, as our schedules change all the time. She was always understanding of the time and date changes and she helped us find a great house.” Williams
“Thank you! It's wonderful having you as our agent and we both think you're a terrific person. Bob was right when he said we'd love you.” Joe
“Laurel really knows the area and the market. She didn’t waste any time…she showed us what we ask for in the location we wanted and made the whole move a very good experience for our family”. Robert
“Before we wrote an offer, Laurel did a detailed market analysis for us and discussed it with us so we understood what a fair price would be. She went over the entire contract in detail and clarified everything for us. We purchased with confidence and we’d never use anyone else IF we ever decide to sell!” Anne
Exit Realty Knoxville (each office independently owned and operated) is your number one resource for all real estate needs, including listing, sales, referrals; our EXIT agents are committed to serving you—put us to work for you: 865 690 4300.
direct: 865 389 2551
Clean Your Refrigerator's Coils Before Performance Deteriorates by Laurel Grandle, Knoxville, TN REALTOR
Coils underneath or behind a refrigerator attract dust, debris and pet hair. Besides being unsightly, dirty coils can restrict airflow and make your refrigerator work harder, which could shorten its life span and reduce its efficiency. When coils get dirty enough to block the air exchange or reduce air exchange, cleaning them will help improve the energy consumption and cooling capacity.
Use a refrigerator coil brush ($10 at home centers) to wipe the coils clean. If you have a newer fridge, you may be off the hook. Many new models have the coils encased, so cleaning isn't necessary. For the rest of us, we need to clean the coils twice a year.
It's unlikely that dirty coils will shorten your appliance's life too much, but cleaning them could give you an energy efficiency boost. And while you're at it, follow these additional tips: Make sure there is adequate air flow around the frig…it should not be right against a wall. Reduce the quantity of ‘old items' in the refrigerator that will no longer be used; they items will block airflow from effectively cooling the other items. Adjust the controls for the refrigerator and freezer to meet your needs—having items that are colder than they need to be uses additional energy.
Many of us put an older refrigerator in the garage…which is really hard on the refrigerator in the summer months…it works extra hard in the heat. Make sure there is plenty of air space around and behind the frig and put it on bricks so that it has plenty of air circulation around and under.
Thinking of moving? Call today! I can help you with every aspect of your relocation: 865 389 2551 or office: 865 690 4300.
Please visit my web site: http://www.LaurelGrandle.com. You can begin the search for your perfect home right there!
Laurel Grandle sells homes throughout the East TN Area, including Knoxville, Karns, Farragut, Halls, Powell, Loudon County, Knox County.
She specializes in Lake Front Properties, Luxury Homes, Historic Homes, New Construction and she is an expert at matching buyers with the right house, regardless of the area or price range. She has over 25 years of experience and has helped thousands of clients with their real estate needs.
Here is what some of her clients have said about her recently, “Laurel has an unlimited amount of patience. My family has very specific needs and she understood them and worked with us until we found the perfect home at the right price. I don’t think anyone else would have done that for us and we’ll always be thankful we found her and worked with her. She’s wonderful!” Margo
“Laurel has accommodated us on many occasions very quickly, as our schedules change all the time. She was always understanding of the time and date changes and she helped us find a great house.” Williams
“Thank you! It's wonderful having you as our agent and we both think you're a terrific person. Bob was right when he said we'd love you.” Joe
“Laurel really knows the area and the market. She didn’t waste any time…she showed us what we ask for in the location we wanted and made the whole move a very good experience for our family”. Robert
“Before we wrote an offer, Laurel did a detailed market analysis for us and discussed it with us so we understood what a fair price would be. She went over the entire contract in detail and clarified everything for us. We purchased with confidence and we’d never use anyone else IF we ever decide to sell!” Anne
Exit Realty Knoxville (each office independently owned and operated) is your number one resource for all real estate needs, including listing, sales, referrals; our EXIT agents are committed to serving you—put us to work for you: 865 690 4300.
direct: 865 389 2551
