Money Saving Tip #17: Clean Your Refrigerator Coils

To help your refrigerator run more effectively, clean it's coils. The coils are usually located on the front of the unit at the bottom. There may be a cover over the coils. The cover on my refrigerator easily comes off for cleaning. This is similar to emptying the lint trap on your clothes dryer. It is recommended that you clean the coils every 6 months.

To clean the coils, use the tube attached to your vacuum cleaner to suck out any debris.