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Appliances

Level and Clean Refrigerator

EASY20 minAppliancesPart of Summer Maintenance

Why It Matters

An unlevel fridge causes the door to not close properly and puts extra strain on the compressor, shortening its life.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Level, Vacuum. Materials required: necessary materials.

  2. 2

    Perform the level and clean refrigerator

    Ensure the refrigerator is level (slightly higher in front for proper door closing), and clean underneath and behind it. Safety note: Be careful when moving the refrigerator to avoid damaging the floor.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Level
  • Vacuum