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.