Although the refrigerator is considered one of the longest-lasting household appliances, how do you know when it’s really time to think about buying a new refrigerator? LG Electronics (LG) expert Andris Kalniņš explains.
- If electricity consumption starts to increase
If you start receiving higher electricity bills, but the habits of using household appliances have not changed, it is possible that one of the devices is damaged, experiencing malfunctions, which can also cause the electricity bills to become higher. For example, the energy consumption of a refrigerator could increase due to uneven operation of the compressor, so it is necessary to consider repairing or replacing the equipment with a new one. We recommend that you make sure that the refrigerator has built-in smart technology, which gives you the opportunity to control the operation of the device and find out malfunctions in an easy way. The application analyzes the daily usage habits of the refrigerator, which can even help reduce energy costs. If necessary, it also provides the possibility to turn on the energy saving mode of the refrigerator remotely. - If the refrigerator is audible
The refrigerator is not the quietest household appliance, but no noise should be heard during its operation. Noise can occur due to damage to the equipment, as well as in cases where it is older than ten years or older than the maximum warranty period given by the manufacturer.
At the same time, it is necessary to check whether the refrigerator is installed correctly or not. You should also check whether there is enough space for ventilation on the sides and back of the refrigerator, whether the compressor is not too dusty and air access is not restricted. - If the back of the refrigerator is hot
The back of the refrigerator should be warmer than the front. On the other hand, if the back of the refrigerator is so hot that it is difficult to keep your hand on it for a long time, it is necessary to contact a master who will solve the problems of overheating of the refrigerator, if it is possible to eliminate them. In order to ensure that the problem in the equipment is detected in time, it is desirable that the refrigerator has built-in smart diagnostics. For example, the LG Smart Diagnosis function will report if the refrigerator is damaged, and will also provide diagnostic results that will facilitate the search for the cause of the problem. - If the food spoils faster
Improper storage of products contributes to faster spoilage of food. For example, products are stacked too close to each other, as a result of which cool air cannot freely circulate between them to keep them fresh longer. Useful if the refrigerator has built-in Linear Cooling technology. It helps to maintain an even temperature throughout the refrigerator, which keeps food fresh longer, and it is also possible to monitor the temperature in the refrigerator. On the other hand, if temperature fluctuations have been observed in the refrigerator, due to which the food spoils faster, it is possible that the cooling system in the refrigerator is damaged, as a result of which the electricity consumption may also increase. - If the freezer regularly freezes
The ideal temperature of the freezer is -6 degrees. On the other hand, if it seems colder, if you notice the formation of ice on the products placed in the freezer or around the freezer itself, this can be a serious problem. First, you need to defrost the freezer and monitor its operation for a while. If you encounter the same problem again, it’s time to buy a new refrigerator.
