GEs Never Clean Condensers
You are correct Glen it is sort of BS. I did see a demonstration where GE wrapped an inch of fiberglass around the condenser and it does not affect refrigerator performance at all.
That condenser has to get real dirty to affect anything because of the positive flow of air being pulled through it.
Even as dusty as that condenser is you could easily go 5 years before cleaning it if your home stays below 80F.
Shell Condensers On Chest Freezers [ these are also used on many all refrigerators and upright feeders as well.
SC have several advantages and several disadvantages.
They are cheap to build
They help to keep the cabinet from sweeting on the outside.
They don't need cleaning.
The disadvantages
They heat up the outside of the appliance so it is like your R or F is always operating in an 80-120F room which makes it run more and use more power.
You can not build it in tightly.
John L.
You are correct Glen it is sort of BS. I did see a demonstration where GE wrapped an inch of fiberglass around the condenser and it does not affect refrigerator performance at all.
That condenser has to get real dirty to affect anything because of the positive flow of air being pulled through it.
Even as dusty as that condenser is you could easily go 5 years before cleaning it if your home stays below 80F.
Shell Condensers On Chest Freezers [ these are also used on many all refrigerators and upright feeders as well.
SC have several advantages and several disadvantages.
They are cheap to build
They help to keep the cabinet from sweeting on the outside.
They don't need cleaning.
The disadvantages
They heat up the outside of the appliance so it is like your R or F is always operating in an 80-120F room which makes it run more and use more power.
You can not build it in tightly.
John L.
