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Do you feel like you’re entering an ice cave every time you open your freezer? Are you wondering why this always happens? Well, it’s simple! The moisture from your food stored in your unit turns into frost when the cold air absorbs that moisture. So, it’s perfectly normal for ice to form somewhere. This will bury your food under a layer of ice! Solution? Get rid of frost and prevent its occurrence! We will show you how!
You probably don’t know it, but a freezer full of ice consumes more energy, especially if your unit is old or a little “tiny”. So instead of ending up in a delicious frozen kingdom, the frost takes over and ruins everything! In order not to have to live this situation, dear readers, we must overcome the problem as soon as possible.
Energy saving: when to defrost the freezer?
Watching ice form in your freezer can cause a lot of trouble! Not only does this reduce the space available to store our food, but the worst part is that we end up with a very high energy bill! Wondering what the connection is? Since your unit is full of frost, it has to work harder to maintain and evenly distribute the cold temperatures. A situation that translates into higher power consumption and shorter life for your freezer!
It’s not over yet, did you know that this ice cream is anything but hygienic? Yes, it can cause unpleasant odors! If you notice an unpleasant odor, you know it’s time to take care of your freezer. Whether you have a cabinet, a chest or a combined freezer and refrigerator, experts say it’s necessary to tackle it twice a year!
How to quickly defrost a freezer full of ice?
To keep your freezer running smoothly, it is important to keep it clean and defrost it regularly. In fact, when the ice grabs your appliance, opening the drawers becomes quite a complicated task! If you find yourself in this situation, you need to act immediately! Although it may seem tedious, our simple trick will allow you to quickly defrost your device and find it like new.
How to get ice out of the freezer with hot water – Step 1: Empty the appliance
Before you defrost your freezer, first empty it completely.
To avoid breaking the cold chain, you should place your food in thermal bags filled with frozen ice blocks.
Then close them and cover them with newspaper.
How to get ice out of the freezer with hot water – Step 2: Turn off and unplug the appliance
Unplug your freezer and turn it off with the appropriate button if it is connected to the refrigerator.
Then boil water in a pot.
Pour the very hot water into another container that you place in your unit to melt the ice (place it on a flat shelf beforehand).
All you need to do is close the door and let the heat soak in for about 15 minutes.
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