The Times of India

Summer fridge warning: These small mistakes can overheat your compressor and cause a blast

At the point when Summer temperatures rise, the refrigerator in your home works even harder than when it is working at average room temperature to keep your food at their safe storage temperatures, which puts a great deal of strain on the compressor. The compressor may overheat, leading to a mechanical breakdown or, in rare cases, a catastrophic pressurised explosion. If your refrigerator does not have adequate ventilation or is overstuffed and requires a proper amount of ventilation and stability for the cooling system to work appropriately and safely over the long term. Understanding the science of heat pump operation and refrigerant exchange cycles will help to avoid your cooling system becoming a fire hazard; with this document as a guide, containing evidence-based recommendations on how to maintain proper operation and efficiency of your refrigerator for all peak summer months.