How to defrost fridge freezer without turning it off

Freezer defrosting is an important yet often procrastinated upon task.

How to defrost a freezer without getting water everywhere

While, there are new models that have automatic and semi-automatic defrosting functions, most basic models will still need to be defrosted manually. Which brings us to this question: How often should you defrost your freezer to keep it running efficiently?

As a general rule, you need to defrost your freezer once a year at a minimum.

You should also do it on an ‘as needed’ basis every time the frost thickens to about 1/4 inch or when it completely covers the defrosting guide (it’s the red plastic thing sticking out of the freezer wall).

In this article, we will tell you how often you should defrost your freezer, and we will give you tips on how to do it with minimum fuss as well.

Why you need to defrost your freezer

Defrosting is an important part of your refrigerator maintenance checklist as it frost will have adverse effects in your cooling performance.

While a thin layer of frost in your freezer may seem harmless, it can reduce the performance level of your fridge by hampering the evaporator’s job of he

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