At first glance, it seems incredibly tempting! Who wants to unplug large household appliances or wait for hours for ice to melt?
But – and I have to disappoint you – defrosting your freezer without turning it off is not a good idea; it’s a completely wrong idea. It’s bad for both your appliance and your wallet.
Here are the reasons why you should always log out and how you can significantly speed up the process:
Why does the “defrosting” process reverse?
If you try to remove the ice while the freezer is running (for example, with hot water or by scraping it), here’s what will happen:
The compressor fails: the freezer’s thermostat detects a sudden temperature rise. The appliance tries to compensate and runs continuously at full power, resulting in high electricity consumption.
Risque de surchauffe : Le compresseur peut surchauffer et être endommagé par cette charge constante.
Formation rapide de glace :
