What is manual defrosting in a freezer

The device of almost every refrigerator includes a freezer and a refrigerator. Each of them has its own purpose. As a rule, the refrigerator is much larger than the freezer and is designed for short-term storage of some products. A freezer is necessary for long-term storage of products that are shelved for a long time or stored only at sub-zero temperatures (for example: meat, herbs, minced meat, dumplings, etc.). Why does the freezer need defrosting and how often should it be done? It’s worth sorting it out.

Manual defrosting technology for the freezer

The name of this procedure speaks for itself.When operating the freezer without a systemNo Frost, it needs timely defrosting.The process is very simple! It is necessary to remove the contents of the freezer during the procedure (it is better to produce it when there are few products in the freezer). Further, the refrigerator is disconnected from power so that the compressor does not continue to create cold. After a while, the pieces of ice in the chamber will begin to freeze, they should be discarded as soon as possible. It remains to remove the water from the freezer, it is advisable to wipe it dry! Important. This procedure is necessary 1-2 times a year.

How to preserve foods during defrosting

It is unlikely that you will find a more suitable place for frozen food than a freezer, because the temperature in it is stable from -25 to -30 ° C. In winter, a great solution would be to take the food out onto the street or balcony, and the cellar will also do. But it is best to prepare in advance for the procedure and not having frozen products at all, do a defrost.

Do I need to defrost freezers with NoFrost?

Today, in electrical stores, you can find 3 types of refrigerators: these are devices with a device No Frostwith dripsystemmine and standard refrigerators (which today is becoming less). The drip system in refrigerators is installed for the normal operation of the refrigerator compartment, so we will not consider the principle of its operation.
No_Frost - modernized type of drip system. The principle of operation is to install the evaporator behind the wall of the freezer storage. A built-in fan in the same place ensures stable circulation of cold air in the chamber. Thus, condensed water does not have time to appear, and frost does not form on the walls of the freezer.

Important: freezers with No Frost are practically maintenance free; you can forget about manual defrosting.

Freezers with such a system every day more and more replace the standard ones, as they are considered the most advanced. But despite their modernity, freezers of this "kind" have their drawbacks.

Here are the three main disadvantages of devices:

1. Increased power consumption. The fan in No Frost consumes additional energy during operation, and the owners' electricity charge will not grow slightly, because the refrigerator works around the clock.
2. Reducing the volume of the freezer. The installed mechanism behind the chamber wall reduces its capacity by about 20 liters, which is a significant minus.
3. Overcharge. The price of such refrigerators is 50-120% higher than usual, so you should approach your choice wisely!

But you can endure all the shortcomings if you really do not want to service the refrigerator. In addition, with this type of system, freezers serve owners much longer.

Why do I need to manually defrost a freezer?

Defrosting is the main and most important type of refrigerator maintenance. Freezing of the freezer occurs when the door is opened, when moist air enters it. Large amounts of ice can cause serious damage to both food and the refrigerator in general.

Consequences without timely defrosting:

1. Food spoilage in the refrigerator. In modern refrigerators, the freezer is located below, because otherwise (like in old refrigerators) the walls of the refrigerator compartment will gradually freeze, as a result of which products will spoil.
2. Reducing the volume of the freezer. With a long disregard for the appearance of ice, the walls begin to freeze with a thick layer of ice. This will not only reduce capacity, but also spoil the reliefs in the storage room. Do not bring the equipment to such a state!
3. Reduced service life. The refrigerator is a long-lived appliance. Now, you can meet some old models and be convinced of their reliability. But careless handling and lack of necessary care measures will contribute to the quick damage to the device!

There are many more reasons why defrosting is necessary, but they are not as important as the above.

Now you know about the types of freezers and how to service specific models. You can make the right choice when buying the next refrigerator model! Remember that timely care of the device will allow it to last longer!