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Regularly defrosting your freezer is an important process to maintain the efficiency of your appliance and reduce your electricity bill. The layer of ice that forms inside can have various effects on the efficiency, lifespan and, above all, the consumption of your appliance. Find out why defrosting your freezer saves energy and how you can do it quickly without having to unplug it.
Why does the freezer need to be defrosted regularly?
Regular defrosting of the freezer is an important operation to maintain the efficiency of the appliance and avoid high energy consumption. This operation, if carried out correctly, would save 30% of consumption for every half centimeter of frost removed. Here are the reasons.
- Reduce energy consumption
The layer of ice that forms inside the freezer is several centimeters thick and can reduce the efficiency of the motor, making it work harder and therefore consume more energy. This is because the layer of ice acts as a barrier to the flow of heat from the outside environment to the motor, causing it to increase speed to maintain the desired temperature in the freezer. In addition, the thermal resistance of the freezer walls increases, making it more difficult to transfer heat from the outside environment to the inside of the appliance. By eliminating excess ice, the motor works more efficiently and consumes less electricity.
- Avoid overheating
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