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A common refrigerator repair problem that both homeowners and restaurants encounter is when their freezer gets encased with ice. As ice accumulates within the freezer, you lose storage space and energy efficiency. Thankfully, defrosting a freezer isn’t complex—just time-consuming. Here’s how you can ensure that everything goes smoothly.

3 Essential Steps in Freezer Defrosting

1. Find Options for Melting Ice

While you can simply unplug a standalone freezer, this isn’t an option if you have a combination fridge and freezer unit. You can melt the accumulated ice by circulating warm air into the freezer with a fan or blowing hot air into the space with a hair dryer. Attempting to scrape off the ice isn’t recommended, as you could injure yourself or cause damage that requires additional refrigerator repair work.

2. Place Food in a Safe Spot

refrigerator repairTo defrost the freezer, you’ll have to start by getting all the food out. But you can’t afford to let the food thaw out during the defrosting process. The best case scenario is to have another freezer you can use to temporarily store the food. If this isn’t an option, pack items into a cooler filled with ice packs. 

3. Cleaning Up

Prior to the defrosting process, place towels on the floor around the freezer unit to soak up the melted water. The interior of the freezer should also be cleaned and completely dried out to prevent future ice buildup. You can also use a wet/dry vacuum to remove water and ice chunks. If major ice buildup keeps happening, you may need to hire a refrigerator repair specialist to adjust the unit.

 

Whether you find yourself in need of refrigerator repair or stove repair, you can count on Complete Appliance Service to provide fast, reliable work. Serving Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati, OH, area since 1980, their team services all brands using factory-authorized parts. To request a quote or same-day appliance repair service, visit them online or call (513) 661-3708.

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