In daily life, the refrigerator can be described as one of the indispensable appliances in the family. It keeps our food fresh and allows us to enjoy fresh ingredients at all times. However, what you may not know is that some inadvertent actions can affect the life of your refrigerator and make it more power-intensive. Today, let's listen to the old electrician's reminder and see which 4 things not to put on the refrigerator.
Type 1: Microwave oven.
Many people feel that putting a microwave on the refrigerator is a good choice to save space. But in reality, this is a very wrong approach. First of all, the microwave oven itself is not lightweight, and placing it on the refrigerator will add an extra burden to the refrigerator. In the long run, it may cause the refrigerator to deform and affect its normal sealing performance.
Secondly, microwave ovens generate a lot of heat when they work. Refrigerators, on the other hand, need to dissipate heat to maintain a normal operating temperature. If a microwave oven is placed on the refrigerator, the heat emitted by it will hinder the heat dissipation of the refrigerator, making the refrigerator need to use more electricity to maintain the low temperature inside. At the same time, too high temperature will also affect the life of the refrigerator components and shorten the life of the refrigerator. Therefore, for the proper operation and longevity of the refrigerator, never place the microwave oven on or next to the refrigerator.
The second type: potted plants.
Many people like to put some potted plants on the refrigerator, thinking that this can beautify the home environment. However, this can also have adverse effects on the refrigerator. On the one hand, green plants need to be watered, and if water is accidentally spilled, it may flow into the inside of the refrigerator and damage the circuitry and parts of the refrigerator.
Green plants, on the other hand, undergo transpiration during their growth, releasing water. This moisture can create a humid environment around the refrigerator, which can easily lead to rust and corrosion of the refrigerator. In addition, the heat emitted by the refrigerator can also adversely affect the growth of green plants, which may wilt and die.
The third type: dust cloth or cover.
In order to keep the refrigerator clean, many people will cover the refrigerator with a dust cloth or cover. However, this seemingly intimate move is actually not good for the refrigerator.
Most dust covers are made of non-breathable materials and, when covered on the refrigerator, can hinder the refrigerator's heat dissipation. The refrigerator generates heat during operation, and good heat dissipation is the key to ensuring its normal operation. If the heat is not dissipated properly, the refrigerator will not only consume more power, but also shorten the lifespan. Long-term use of the dust cover will increase the internal temperature of the refrigerator and affect the cooling effect. At the same time, poor heat dissipation will also lead to accelerated aging of internal parts of the refrigerator, increasing maintenance costs. Therefore, to ensure the heat dissipation effect of the refrigerator, it is not recommended to cover the top of the refrigerator with a dust cover.
Fourth: bottles and cans.
Refrigerator doors are often opened and closed during daily use, which can cause bottles and cans placed on top of the refrigerator to fall off. If heavier items are dropped, it may also hurt people and cause safety accidents.
In addition, the heat emitted while the refrigerator is running can age these items. For example, some plastic products will be deformed due to high temperatures, and glass products may be broken due to thermal expansion and contraction. Therefore, in order to avoid safety hazards and damage to items, it is best not to place items such as bottles, jars, cans and cans on the top of the refrigerator.
Tips for using the refrigerator:
1. Many people are accustomed to putting hot food directly into the refrigerator, but they don't know that this move will cause the refrigerator compressor to work overtime to cope with the sudden high temperature load, which will significantly increase power consumption. It is recommended to allow the food to cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator, which can not only protect the refrigerator from additional burden, but also save electricity bills.
2. Too little food in the refrigerator will cause the refrigeration system to run idling and cause energy waste; Too much food can hinder the circulation of cold air, increase compressor operating time and the risk of icing, and also be detrimental to energy savings. Therefore, reasonably controlling the amount of food in the refrigerator and maintaining appropriate space is a small trick to save energy and reduce emissions.
3. Frequent opening and closing of the refrigerator door will not only cause the cold air to drain quickly, forcing the compressor to start frequently to maintain the temperature, but also accelerate the wear and tear of the compressor and shorten its service life. Therefore, when picking and placing food, it is important to try to be as quick and concentrated as possible to reduce the number of unnecessary door openings and closing.
4. It is a mistake to deactivate the refrigerator frequently, generally do not deactivate the refrigerator, otherwise it will affect the lifespan. If it is not used for a long time, the plug should be unplugged, wipe the inside of the box clean, and after the box is fully dried, leave a small gap in the door of the box to allow air circulation inside and outside the box to avoid mildew caused by food residues in the box.
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