Routine Refrigerator Maintenance

Routine fridge maintenance is a simple yet essential task that keeps your appliance running efficiently and your food fresh. By consistently cleaning, checking temperatures, and inspecting the water filter, you can extend the life of your fridge and reduce the overall energy usage.

Routine Refrigerator Maintenance

Deep clean your refrigerator

Giving you refrigerator a deep clean every six months will help to keep it in tip-top shape. Since there are so many nooks and crannies that can easily hide spills and messes, you’ll need to remove all the food from inside of your refrigerator so you can really get in there and clean. Watch this video for full details.

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Replace the water filter in your refrigerator

You need a clean water filter to get fresh, filtered water. We recommend that you replace the water filter every six months. The refrigerator's water filter light will let you know when those six months are up and should be reset after changing the filter.

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Control the humidity in your vegetable crisper drawers

The crisper drawers on many Samsung refrigerators come with a Humidity Control setting. You can use this setting to preserve fruits and vegetables and keep them from spoiling. Depending on what types of fruits and veggies you're storing, you can use the different settings to keep food fresher for longer.

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Seasonal care

When the temperature outside starts to change, it can affect certain things about your fridge. When it's warm outside, it's warmer in the house, which means warm air gets inside the fridge every time the door is opened. Some common issues you could experience with your fridge can be prevented by keeping your refrigerator clean. If you are having trouble, these guides can help you understand what to do to resolve and prevent it from happening again.

Water dispenser: If your water doesn't dispense or is not dispensing as expected, check out this guide.
Fridge/Freezer not cooling: If your fridge or freezer aren't cold enough, check out this guide.
Frost forms in freezer/fridge: If you notice frost forming in your freezer or fridge compartment, this guide will tell you what to check and how to prevent it.

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Routine Refrigerator Maintenance

Deep clean your refrigerator Giving your refrigerator a deep clean every six months will help to keep it in tip-top shape. Since there are so many nooks and crannies that can easily hide spills and messes, you’ll need to remove all the food from inside of your refrigerator so you can really get in there and clean. Watch this video for full details.

Samsung refrigerator shelf/drawer removal and cleaning guide

Samsung refrigerator shelf/drawer removal and cleaning guide Sometimes messes in the fridge require deeper cleaning and, to get the job done, you have to remove the refrigerator bins, shelves, and drawers. Most of them are made for easy removal, but knowing the right way to remove them makes it even easier. Once they're out, you can really begin cl

How to replace the water filter in a Samsung refrigerator

How to replace the water filter in a Samsung refrigerator Ensuring your Samsung refrigerator dispenses clean, fresh water involves using a clean water filter. We recommend replacing the water filter every six months for optimal performance. The built-in water filter light on your refrigerator serves as a convenient reminder for this replacement sch

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