Place an open container of dry baking soda in your fridge. Place a bowl of coffee beans or coffee grounds in your fridge. Let ...

Appliance pros explain the importance of keeping fridge coils clean, plus how—and how often—to complete the task.

A red refrigerator in a white kitchen - Asbe/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the past, refrigerator coils were sufficiently exposed to the elements that they ...

We all know the importance of cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, but did you know there are benefits to regularly cleaning the outside, too? The exterior of your refrigerator, especially the ...

We all have that stink (you know the one we’re talking about) that always seems to linger in the fridge. Is it an onion? Is it that week-old fried rice? Refrigerators are arguably one of the most used ...

It is America’s dirty, sticky, smelly, well-chilled secret: Our refrigerators are not as clean as they should be. “The refrigerator is a spot in the house where it’s easy to accumulate stuff,” says ...

During the hottest days of the year, it’s likely that you rely heavily on an air conditioning unit, be it targeting your room from a windowsill or cooling off the whole-home, without considering what ...

Our refrigerators are magical portals to a dimension of deliciousness. With all of the food and fingers going in and out, they're bound to get dirty. Cleaning the fridge typically includes throwing ...

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One to two times a year, call up your local HVAC professional to take a look at your all-too-important AC coils. Cleaning AC coils costs anywhere from $75 to $700, or an average of $125 per coil. Dirt ...