refrigerator, naka stock lang at hindi ginagamit

[flakez]

masisira ba talaga ung ref pag hindi ginagamit. ang daming nagsasabi na masisira daw ung ref pag hindi gagamitin e. e diba ung mga binebenta sa mall mga naka tanga lang din sa bodega nila un.

[Bry]

AFAIK okay lang yun. Meron kaming mga ref sa office na hindi ginagamit ng medyo matagal pero pag oras na gagamitin na, okay naman.

[Hero]

ang alam ko huwag lang ihiga..pero sino naman ang maghihiga ng ref ahihihi

[StraightSix]

ang alam ko huwag lang ihiga..pero sino naman ang maghihiga ng ref ahihihi

During transport ... kung minsan, hindi maiwasan lalo na kung mas matangkad yung ref kaysa papasukan na pintuan ng bahay.

Afaik, the lubricant is mixed with the coolant. Non-use for extended periods of time will dry up the lubricant. Just correct me if I'm wrong.

[_Cathy_]

We have a 90s ref na plano ko sarhan for at least 6 mos (since I will be out of the country) I read that it non use for extended period can destroy the compressor? If this is the case then I will just leave it running kasi ayoko masira yung ref. Baka abutin pa 50 yrs

[dr. d]

We have a 90s ref na plano ko sarhan for at least 6 mos (since I will be out of the country) I read that it non use for extended period can destroy the compressor? If this is the case then I will just leave it running kasi ayoko masira yung ref. Baka abutin pa 50 yrs

in my opinion,
nonsense!
manufacturers have bodegas-ful of non-running refrigerators, languishing in their warehouses, awaiting new owners...
empty the ref, do some superficial cleaning, and keep the door open so's it can breathe.
no matter how good you think you cleaned the innards, there will always be something left behind that will grow... something.

[bmacavanza]

any machine, particularly mechanical { with moving parts } will have the potential to be damage when it is not moving. Because it is not design to be stationary. However, refrigeration compressor are closed system { immersed in lubrication } damage is lesser. = from a mechanical engineer.

[Motortrend]

We have a 90s ref na plano ko sarhan for at least 6 mos (since I will be out of the country) I read that it non use for extended period can destroy the compressor? If this is the case then I will just leave it running kasi ayoko masira yung ref. Baka abutin pa 50 yrs

Like dr.d said, I am more worried about the growth of mold or mildew. If you can't clean it thoroughly and keep the door ajar while you are away, might be better to keep it running.

[oj88]

We have a 90s ref na plano ko sarhan for at least 6 mos (since I will be out of the country) I read that it non use for extended period can destroy the compressor? If this is the case then I will just leave it running kasi ayoko masira yung ref. Baka abutin pa 50 yrs

If it's the no-frost type, it may require a more thorough cleaning prior to storage. Particularly, a technician may need to open up the rear inner-wall of the freezer section to access the evaporator, cold air blower, and vents to clean them. While in operation, food molecules, spilled food, etc. will get circulated and stick on to the surface anywhere there's airflow. Doing this will greatly reduce bacteria and insects being attracted.

A more old-fashioned non-frost-free ref just requires regular cleaning of the inside.

Let the surfaces dry up, then maybe spray it with Lysol, close the doors for 30 mins. After that, open the doors, stick a foam or Styrofoam to keep them ajar.

As for the compressors, they are hermetically sealed. If it was working before you stored it, it will likely continue to work straight out of storage. But what can go bad is the run capacitor (traditional ref) and/or the electronics (high-end traditional and inverter refs).

Overall, if you keep it dry while in storage and protected from rats, mice, or pets, it should be fine for years. When the time comes to power it back up, just do a basic inspection, making sure that wires aren't damaged and such, before plugging it in.

[_Cathy_]

Thanks everyone. Turned off the ref already. It's our Meralco cycle now so I will see how much less our bill is without the old ref running

*oj88 it's an old ref from the 90s, no frost kaya it's high maintenance because we have to defrost regularly as the ice gets to think

Do we have to run the ref every X no of months para hindi masira? or okay to leave it for 6 months not running? I think December we will have to turn it on again because that's when there is so much food.

[oj88]

Do we have to run the ref every X no of months para hindi masira? or okay to leave it for 6 months not running? I think December we will have to turn it on again because that's when there is so much food.

Nope. If pests aren't a concern, leave the door ajar so humidity can escape. Just clean and sanitize prior to next use.