It’s something most of us use every day and yet many people don’t give their fridge the care and attention it deserves. By looking after your fridge, you’ll not only promote good food hygiene but could also help it to run more efficiently.Here’s how…
Keep it almost full
It may seem strange but a full fridge actually uses less energy than an empty one. This is because when a fridge is full, there is less air to cool.
Give it a clean
Keeping the inside of your fridge clean is obviously important to prevent bacteria but it’s also worth checking the outside too. By regularly dusting the coils at the back of your fridge you’ll improve the airflow and reduce the stress on your fridge’s compressor.
Remove ice regularly
If your fridge has a freezer compartment, make sure this is defrosted regularly. When frost is allowed to build up, it can reduce the energy efficiency of your fridge.
Keep it at the right temperature
For optimum efficiency and food safety, your fridge should be neither too warm nor too cold. Check the manual to ensure it is at the right temperature.
Check the position
Where you position your fridge can have a big impact on its energy efficiency. Ideally it should be somewhere where air can flow freely around the fridge and should be positioned away from things that could cause it to heat up such as ovens or windows.
For more information on food hygiene, visit: www.food.gov.uk