Refrigerator - Freezers

How it Works

Combination refrigerator-freezers safely store food at 37°F in the fridge section and 5°F in the freezer section. Some units come with a built-in ice maker, instantly producing ice cubes from a water line.

What Can Go Wrong?

Both units can suffer from temperature drop, causing rapid discoloration and obvious smells from warming food products. This can be an indicator of a thermostat problem (failure or improper setting), compressor issue or fan failure.  

Failure of the ice maker is another common problem. Water may not be getting to the ice maker because of a kinked or frozen fill tube, a bad tap valve or a defective solenoid. A professional repair technician may be needed to diagnose and fix these problems. 

Environmental Impact

Newer refrigerator models are built for superior energy efficiency: They use about 500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, producing about 760 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Tips & Tricks

Maintenance Tips

  • Clean the interior surfaces with white vinegar and wipe dry to remove mold and mildew. 
  • Manually defrost the freezer twice per year, or whenever a quarter-inch of ice builds up.

Loss Prevention Tips

  • Keep the freezer at least 50 percent full of frozen foods to minimize starting and stopping of the motor and increase energy efficiency.

Energy Conservation Tips

  • A side-by-side refrigerator-freezer uses more energy and has less useable storage space than a bottom freezer refrigerator. 
  • Through-the-door features like cold water and ice dispensers use up to 20 percent more energy.


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