If you detect an unpleasant smell, when you open the door of your refrigerator, you do not just stand there and hold your nose. If you have any common sense, then you realize that some item in your fridge needs to be thrown out. Hence, you get busy removing all the outdated items. Do not assume, though, that only a fridge full of food could hint at the need for immediate action. All refrigerators need to be properly maintained. Otherwise, those same appliances will send clues, silent messages of the appliance’s demand for better maintenance.

Puddles belong on a list of such clues

Homeowners know to watch for puddles on the floor in the vicinity of the fridge. Still, a homeowner might overlook the presence of a puddle that has formed inside of the family’s refrigerator. Too often, the homemaker that sees such a puddle will think that it comes from a refrigerated item, one that was moist or a bit warm, when first placed on one of the appliance’s shelves. Actually, the puddle’s presence serves as a noteworthy clue. It sends a subtle message to the people that keep opening and closing the refrigerator’s door. Indeed, that message relates to the condition of one of the door’s parts. The puddles indicate that the door’s gasket is not working and needs to be replaced.

Creation of heat is an unmistakable clue

While keeping foods cool, a fridge does produce a limited amount of heat. Still, a homeowner should get concerned if the appliance’s level of heat production seems unusually high. That could indicate that the fridge’s coils have to be dusted. The coils can be found on the back or bottom of the appliance that has replaced the old ice box. In order to remove the dust, you should use an old cloth or a vacuum. Dusty coils put a real strain on any refrigerators’ motor. Eventually, the strained motor gets worn down.

The obvious clue that too many homeowners have chosen to overlook

The smart homeowner keeps track of the date when each appliance was purchased and then installed. Replacement of worn out appliances represents an effort at maintenance. Purchase of a new appliance can remove the need to spend money on repair bills. In that way, it aids creation of a smooth-running home environment.The typical homemaker strives to keep the family’s life running smoothly. Maintenance of appliances such as the refrigerator aids realization of the homemaker’s goal. For that reason, the age of the home’s fridge belongs on a list of maintenance-related signals. You can consult with appliance repair expert in San Diego County, if you need someone to repair the appliance. Contact us. (619) 719-5005   [email protected]