A simple technique allows you to verify the correct functioning of this appliance that is essential in everyday life.
The freezer compartment, both as an integrated part of the refrigerator and as a separate appliance, allows food to be kept frozen at a low temperature and preserved for longer. Given the importance it has gained in the daily life of many households, its maintenance and proper functioning are fundamental factors. And to keep an eye on its performance, there are tricks that allow you to rest easy.
Of course, its insulation tends to be thicker than that of the refrigerator itself and prevents the decomposition of food, because it stops its enzymatic activity. Curiously, the procedure it uses does not consist of cooling the interior, but of eliminating the heat: for this reason, it is essential that it does not suffer any technical alterations.
However, when we spend several days away from home, whether on vacation or for some other reason, it is difficult to tell if the appliance has stopped doing its job. In times of extreme weather, many households experience power outages, and that situation specifically affects appliances.
What is the trick with the coin that went viral on TikTok?
In any case, a virtually foolproof trick that went viral on social media seems to have become an effective solution: those who have been able to try it say that its simplicity, since it only requires a coin to be put to the test, is a fundamental point to take into account. Through TikTok, various users showed the step-by-step process and were surprised by the results.
For starters, you have to fill half a glass with water and then place it in the freezer, taking care that the container does not break. The best way to prevent breakage, in that case, is to carry out the procedure with a plastic one, which is much more resistant and just as capable of achieving the desired effect.
Once it is full of ice, place a coin on top and return it to the freezer. After a few days, the position of the object, as well as its rotation, will allow you to confirm if there is any damage: if you notice that it stays at the top of the block of ice, it will mean that the appliance is in good condition and there is no need to contact a specialized technician.
That position, in turn, allows us to conclude that the food stored there is fit for consumption and will not go to waste. On the other hand, if the coin is at the bottom, it is likely that the appliance has been deactivated for a reasonable period of time, that it has problems starting and the motor or that a defect compromises the regulator of the temperature.
Logically, anything that has been stored should be thrown away because food safety is not guaranteed and poisoning could occur, with the subsequent consequences. Another issue that could compromise the condition of the food is when the back of the appliance is filled with a layer of solid water.
Why it is important to defrost the freezer frequently
In that context, the owner will have to defrost it: they will have to empty it completely, unplug it, remove the drawers and shelves and place in it pots with hot water, so that everything melts. To speed up the process, a spatula can be used carefully to remove the ice from the walls and the inside can be thoroughly dried with a cloth.
The technique will help to prolong the useful life of the freezer, prevent the space from becoming obstructed and making it difficult to remove food, improve its performance and save energy, as it will not have to use it at maximum capacity.
