Fridge Question

[Filbert]

I'm finally getting a new fridge freezer delivered on Tuesday. When should I think about defrosting the old one and letting it stand ready for them to take away?
I don't have another freezer available to store stuff so the later the better. TIA

[jennyjoan]

Filbert - when I got my new kitchen in last year I was like you - could you if you have the strength - move and plug your old fridge somewhere else - anywhere -and keep it running and when new fridge comes all you have to do is move your stuff in - you don't need to defrost or lose food at all.

[ummmm]

Maybe it has to be defrosted for them to take it away.

[jennyjoan]

sorry missed that you wanted them to take it away - my kitchen men took mine away. And we also have a disposal council to take things like that away for free too. I am in Belfast.

Frozen food remains frozen for 24 hours - so if you knew the time new fridge was coming you could have it out on counter top a few hours before they come. Then it would be empty for them and you could get your stuff in as quickly as possible any old way and sort out later.

[jennyjoan]

Ummm - you have a point but my old fridge was frost free - so no defrosting had to be done. Depends on what Filbert already has. Frost free etc.

[Mamyalynne]

I always thought (happy to be corrected) that a fridge should stand a while after being moved and before being plugged in.

Maybe things have altered now.

[Mamyalynne]

Ah, seems a few hours may be long enough. Not a problem then.

[jennyjoan]

So did I mamy think it had to stand but my kitchen plugged it in right away and I moved my stuff in to it right away too

[jennyjoan]

^^^^kitchen fitters

[Filbert]

The fridge I'm getting rid of is about 15 years old and when defrosting it I have to have several towels at the ready...nightmare.
Can I plug in and use the new one straight away?

[ummmm]

I've never let a fridge stand before.

[Filbert]

I'll do it last thing on Monday then. They're coming around lunchtime on Tuesday...well they say lunchtime...anytime between 12 and 7!!

[Filbert]

Better get the ice blocks ready....

[mastercraft]

Defrosted or not, they should remove your old fridge/freezer. so, don't unplug it until they get there with the new one.

If the new f/f has been stored or kept on it's side during transit, it is common practice to stand upright for an hour before switching on.

[Tuvok]

Look up the manual for the new one and it should tell you if it needs to stand

[Filbert]

Thanks all. Another question.....are they easy to move? It's been a while and I really ought to clean behind it before they bring in the new one!!! Bear in mind though that I'm a single female...with no available help at the mo....

[mastercraft]

I suggest that you get someone to help you move it, if you have not cleaned underneath/behind it for some time. The delivery guys/gals may not take too kindly to hanging around whilst you do it. Good luck.

[mastercraft]

"Do it" .... the cleaning that is.

[jennyjoan]

It is very easy to pull your freezer out - side by side - I clean mine every month. So sorry Filbert don't be frightened at what you see behind the fridge. Remember to clean the walls aside of the fridge - give them a good clean too before new fridge is put in. I am on my own too.. It is easy enough.

[Filbert]

Thanks...I may attempt it tomorrow....may need a glass of wine first though!

[mastercraft]

Tilt the appliance back first, and spray/wipe some soapy water in front of the right and left side, this will make removal more easier.