Defrosting Your Freezer

Defrosting your freezer as an essential part of its upkeep, making sure that it is working to its fullest capacity, and it’s also a chance for you to take note of what’s in there and re-order any food products.

A home freezer should be defrosted each time it develops a ¼ inch build-up of ice on the interior walls. Most people defrost their freezer once a year, but you may find yours needs doing more or less regularly depending on your usage.

Here’s our top tips for a successful defrost

Wrap frozen items in newspaper and place in a box in a cold area
Unplug your freezer and wedge the door open
Remove freezer drawers
Place towels at the bottom and in front of the freezer to mop up water as the ice thaws
Do not use any sharp implements to remove the ice build-up from the freezer
Once all the ice has thawed, clean the freezer and drawers with warm water
Wipe the freezer dry and replace the drawers
Plug the freezer back into the mains, making sure that the thermostat is set at the correct level
Re-pack the freezer according to our handy storage guide.