Appliance maintenance tips (refrigerator)

Appliance Maintenance (Part 4) Refrigerator

As the regulated e-waste recylcer approved by the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR government, ALBA Integrated Waste Solutions (HK) Limited receives many discarded electrical appliances from citizens and organizations every day. Surprisingly, many of them are still in good condition and can be used. Some appliances even have minor problems that can be fixed by technicians due to improper use or maintenance. To help everyone easily extend the life of their appliances, save money, and reduce waste, we have prepared a series of “Appliance Maintenance” tips.

The refrigerator is one of the hardest-working appliances in our homes, serving us 365 days a year. Have you ever thought about how to reduce the burden on your refrigerator and make it more durable?

Here are some refrigerator maintenance tips:

– Leave enough space for ventilation when placing the refrigerator (5 cm on both sides, 10 cm at the back, and 30 cm on top)

– Keep the storage capacity at 80% or below

– Let the food cool down before putting it in the refrigerator

– Reduce the number of times you open the refrigerator door