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Pro tip: My neighbor said his fridge was 'just old' and needed replacing

He was about to buy a new one when I offered to check the condenser coils. They were packed with dust and pet hair, a solid half inch thick. After a quick vacuum, the unit dropped 5 degrees in an hour and stopped running constantly. It made me realize how many people toss a machine over a simple cleaning job. Has anyone else saved an appliance from the curb with just basic maintenance?
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jake_walker
Honestly, it's the same with cars! My buddy was convinced his AC was shot and quoted a huge repair. I popped the hood and the cabin air filter looked like a felt blanket, totally clogged. A ten dollar part later and the air was ice cold. It's crazy what we miss when we just assume the whole thing is broken.
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anna_hill
anna_hill3mo ago
My old GE freezer needed a new door seal, not a whole new unit.
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mila_craig4
Remember when fridges lasted decades?
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