Protecting your appliances during extreme weather
Choosing the right appliances and taking measures to safeguard appliances that are placed outdoors from heavy storms and cold winter weather, is essential to keep them in excellent conditions
Refrigerators for the outdoors or indoors
Besides its importance in any house, the refrigerator is one of the most sensitive appliances in your home. If you decide to move it to the terrace, there are some precautions to take. First of all, you need to select a model designed specifically to work in a hot environment.
Outdoor refrigerators have some advantages:
- They are more compact than kitchen units.
- They have thicker insulation and more powerful components to keep food cold in conditions of up to 113-122 degrees.
- They have waterproof electronic components and a rust-resistant exterior for safe and durable operation in wet conditions.
Keep your outdoor appliances safe, whether in the cold winter or hot summer:
- To protect your fridge and outdoor dishwasher from hail damage, you must install them under the counter, even if you have separate units.
- Re-seal outdoor granite countertops at the end of each season,
- If you want to set your refrigerator outside, turn off the appliance and unplug it. Clean the interior with soap and water.
- Never use an outer cover for the refrigerator because it could accumulate moisture and damage the appliance. Instead of a cover, it is better to apply a finishing layer of stainless steel.
- Drain the water lines that lead to the dishwasher and the outdoor sink. This is the best way to avoid the pipes from freezing. To protect the exterior, apply a stainless steel finish coat.
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