How do I clean my freezer's condenser and evaporator coils?

WARNING!

To avoid personal injury or death, disconnect your appliance from its power source before you start any troubleshooting or repair work. Use caution when working inside any appliance.

You can use a condenser coil brush to clean the coils periodically. Because the coils exchange heat, any dust, lint, or dirt on them cuts down its ability to exchange heat. We have several different coil brushes in stock and they can be found in the Refrigerator Accessories link on the left.

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