As experts on propane and natural gas appliances, Warehouse Appliance shares details on maintenance for gas refrigerators. While the upkeep for propane and natural gas refrigerators is minimal, especially when compared to other types of appliances, there are some essential maintenance tasks required to help keep them operating at their peak efficiency.
How to Do Maintenance On Your Gas Fridge or Gas Freezers
Because there are no moving parts in the gas refrigerators and gas freezers we offer at Warehouse Appliance, there is not much maintenance needed. Yet, one very important thing you can do to keep the unit working to its maximum efficiency is to periodically clean the flue; the flue will soot up due to impurities in the gas. The dirtier the gas, the more soot will develop. Turn the unit off and let the flue cool for a while. Place something over the burner orifice to protect it from the falling soot. Place a rag or piece of tin foil under the unit to catch any falling soot. Remove the baffles from the flue (if any). Be careful; they may be hot. Use a Flue Brush and gently scrub the full length of the flue. Rotate the brush a few times to get all the soot possible.
One other common occurrence is debris in the Burner Air Intake. If a propane or natural gas fridge or freezer has been sitting for a while, spiders, who like the smell of propane, will make webs in the burner area, and the unit will not light or burn with a dirty foul flame. Dirt, dust, pet hair, insects, lint, or anything migrating behind the gas fridge will increase the chances of the burning running foul. If the flame tip is yellow or orange, then chances are, there is debris in the Burner Tube and Air Intake. Fortunately, it is very easy to remove.
Turn the unit off. Using a piece of 1/4″ flexible rubber hose, just aim it at the Air Intake of the Burner and blow through the other end to clean out the debris. Using compressed air or “air in a can” works well also. Be sure the unit is off and cooled before using “air in a can” since it can be highly flammable. Re-light the unit and visually check the flame. It should be a crisp blue flame with a white or yellow tip.
To prevent debris from getting into the burner tube and creating this problem, it is a good idea to vacuum under and around your gas refrigerator or gas freezer often. This is the best type of propane and natural gas refrigerator maintenance to practice.
Maintenance Resources Available
A more detailed description for servicing gas refrigerators is available on DVD, along with many other troubleshooting and repair tips and tricks. Our options include:
- Diamond Gas Refrigerator Service, Maintenance, Set-up, and Troubleshooting DVD
- Danby Consul Service Repair DVD
- EZ Freeze Maintenance DVD (available FREE with the purchase of a unit)
For Details on Maintenance for Gas Refrigerators, Contact Our Team Today!
Warehouse Appliance is proud to be your go-to source for all things related to alternatively powered appliances, including guidance on maintenance for gas refrigerators and freezers. We work with and utilize these appliances regularly, so our team has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to keep them running at their best. For more information on how to maintain your propane or natural gas refrigerator, contact us today!
