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Step 2 of 3 · How Your Refrigerator Actually Works

Clean coils and check gasket

Clean coils and check gasket — step 2 of 3 in How Your Refrigerator Actually Works. Unplug. Pull forward carefully. Vacuum/brush condenser coils. Wipe door gasket; close on a dollar bill — slight drag means OK seal.

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Free everyday life tip: Clean coils and check gasket (step 2 of 3 from "How Your Refrigerator Actually Works").

Unplug. Pull forward carefully. Vacuum/brush condenser coils. Wipe door gasket; close on a dollar bill — slight drag means OK seal.

Set temps correctly. Full-but-not-stuffed cools more evenly than empty cavern.

Pro tip: Dusty coils are a silent bill hike — loudest win in this course.

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