The ingenious trick to defrost a freezer: the ice disappears without unplugging the power plug

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
• Remove all food from the freezer and store in a cool place
• Place a pan of boiling water in it to increase the temperature and collect the water produced during defrosting.
• Close the freezer and wait for the ice to melt. This way, the heat from the boiling water will help melt the ice faster.
• Open the freezer from time to time to let warm air in, which will also help the ice melt faster.
• Remove any remaining ice with a cloth, towel or sharp object. Avoid using sharp or pointed objects as they may damage the freezer surface and cause injury.
• Dry the freezer thoroughly.
• Close the freezer and wait until the temperature inside the appliance returns to normal before putting the food back in.