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Tips on How to Prepare Your Refrigerator When Going On a Vacation

Tips on How to Prepare Your Refrigerator When Going On a Vacation

That time of year has come when everyone plans their vacation. Some people will go somewhere near for a family visit and some will go to their favorite summer destinations. They all have one thing in common - going away. While many of us carry some food with us, most often for the trip, our refrigerator stays at home. But one of the eternal questions that pop into our mind is whether we should turn off our refrigerator before we leave home.

People always wonder whether to unplug their refrigerator or to leave it working. If you are the type of person who takes care of every detail so that you can go on vacation with peace of mind, then these expert tips can help you out a lot. Also, make sure that nothing is blocking the ventilation of your kitchen (or wherever your refrigerator is placed). This is a very important thing for the freezer as this could prevent the appliance from working properly. The most important thing to remember is not to leave before the refrigerator is empty, dry, and clean as you don't plan to use it for some time. However, if you're planning to go away for a few months, then it should definitely be discharged, cleaned, and unplugged.

Eat Your Food

Use all your food that may go bad quickly. No one wants to come home from a relaxing holiday and find that their food is spoiled in the fridge. Therefore, it's s advised to use all those foods that can spoil while you are on vacation. At the same time, it's practical to buy less fresh food during the week before you're about to leave for your vacation.

Cleaning Before Departing

Cleaning your refrigerator before going on vacation is definitely a great idea. As a refrigerator will probably be empty in this case, this is a great opportunity for cleaning. Make sure to remove all shelves and drawers and wipe them down with a mixture of water and baking soda. Clean the inside of the refrigerator with the same mixture. Make sure that the inside walls and removable parts are completely dry before returning them to the refrigerator. If you're in a hurry, stick to dry cleaning - wipe down all these surfaces with a soft cloth or towel. This may seem like a weird task before you go on vacation, but when you return, an amazingly clean, pleasant-smelling refrigerator will bring a smile to your face. To give you an example - even a small glass of yogurt forgotten inside can cause trouble.

Rest Mode

Most of modern refrigerators have a feature called "rest mode". It's designed to reduce energy consumption while still keeping the cooling capacity. This way, your stay for more than two days will save energy that would be used to keep the low refrigerator temperature. Something important you should note is that the refrigerator should be completely or almost empty when this feature is turned on since the temperature in the refrigerator isn't suitable for food storage.
A lot of manufacturers keep the internal temperature in the economy mode from 50 to 60 degrees F (some models allow the user to choose a desired temperature in the energy-saving mode while the above-mentioned temperature is a well-working standard). This so-called "rest mode" has its benefits instead of simply unplugging the refrigerator, as it prevents the formation of dirt and unwanted odors. Some refrigerators even have antibacterial protection on the seals. Just remember that the rest mode should be used only after you have taken all the food out of the fridge or possibly left a minimum of non-perishable food. Depending on the refrigerator model, the economy mode uses up to 50% less energy in comparison to the standard mode consumption.

The Ice Maker

If your refrigerator has a built-in ice maker, make sure to leave it in the so-called self-cleaning mode. In this mode, the remaining water goes down, preventing the formation of mold. After completing the self-cleaning process, unplug the refrigerator and turn off the water supply that your refrigerator is connected to.

Turning Off

If your refrigerator doesn't have a rest mode, or you will be out of the house for more than a month, completely empty it, unplug it, and clean it thoroughly. This will be very easy if you have a refrigerator with a NoFrost feature. If you're turning off your refrigerator, make sure the door is open to prevent mold and odors. Experts are sharing another important advice with us which is never to use other objects to hold the door, as this can lead to deformation. If it's possible, adjust the base of the refrigerator s the appliance will be tilted forward.

Time For a New One

Sadly, many users experience the inconvenience of finding out that their refrigerator is not working properly or is near the end of its lifespan as they prepare it for rest during holidays. In this case, there's a chance you may need to replace it with a new one. This may be a hassle, but with today's expertise in appliance technology, we're able to help you get the right model for your home in almost no time.

Buying a refrigerator is a decision that will, of course, depend on how many members your family has. Next, you'll need to figure out things such as do you freeze a lot of food or do you like to always have ice cubes ready for your party, do you care how much electricity the refrigerator consumes, as well as whether you hate to thaw the refrigerator. If you're not a fan of defrosting you'll definitely choose "no frost" technology. At first, you'll need to think of how much food you'll be storing in your refrigerator, as well as which foods you will usually place there. Then you'll need to figure out, how much space you have available for this appliance in comparison to how spacious is your kitchen. What dimensions of the refrigerator do you need? These are the most important questions to ask yourself before going to make a purchase. Of course, the intention of how much money you want to spend on this appliance is among the important factors. Additionally, it's important to all of us what the refrigerator looks like, but if we just look at it, we may forget about the space, so we'll be forced to arrange the food on top of each other, which is not advised. There is no doubt that new technologies have improved the quality of all appliances, including refrigerators, and these are some of them.

Innovative Features

Today, there are many refrigerators that include "no frost" technology in the wide range of offers. This is how it works exactly. The biggest advantage is that with a refrigerator that has "no frost" technology, you no longer have to defrost the freezer, and your frozen foods will keep their taste and structure. So, have in mind that you used to have to defrost the entire refrigerator five to six times a year to clean it and remove all the ice, and now you won't be having to do that. Ice crystals on the interior surface affect the taste of food. There is no such thing with "no frost" technology. It works on the principle of intensive air circulation which eliminates moisture from freezers and refrigerators. This prevents the ice from accumulating on the food and the interior walls of the refrigerator. Also, these refrigerators consume less electricity.

“Multi flow" is also a new technology. It helps the refrigerator to cool evenly. In the refrigerator with this technology, food will be equally cooled on all shelves as it provides air circulation at a constant temperature. Cold air comes from the fan at the back of the refrigerator, separately for each shelf, ensuring that the food is cooled at the same and optimal temperature. With this technology, your vegetables in the drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator will be as cold as the milk on the top shelf in the refrigerator. Some refrigerators also have intelligent functionality, which is self-diagnostics. This means that if a malfunction occurs, your refrigerator will know it as it has the ability to self-diagnose. And for all snack lovers who want their favorite snack first thing, there is also a "door-in-door" feature. Because of this, the refrigerator is better organized and has much more space for all the bags and small items.

If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen cooling system Town Appliance is your desired place to be. We'll be happy to help you find the perfect model among refrigerators for sale from our wide variety of models from the world's most known brands.

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As a passionate mechanical engineering enthusiast, Daniel keeps a vigilant eye on emerging trends and innovations in the appliance sector. With a profound understanding of both the engineering principles and the consumer demands, he brings a unique blend of knowledge and practical insight to his blogs.

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