How to Defrost A Freezer - DIY Hacks - House Cleaning Tutorial

[@AskAngelaBrown]

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[@harrisfoster2204]

I normally will boil 2 pots of water and place them on a cutting board in the freezer and close the door, I check ever 1/2 hour and empty the pan that I place in the bottom. Keep 2 more pots of water boiling in case you need it. Don't forget to put towels around the freezer if it's indoors, as my 2 freezer are. This year I purchased a large frost free stand lone freezer, I'm loving her. I think I'm addicted too freezer space. I have 4. Side by side, a small top load, a 4 foot with 4 shelves, and my very large new addition. We're a family of 2, I bulk cook and bulk buy meats and frozen vegetables. I'm always trying to find new storage ideas. Love the small tubs. I use recycling bags to keep like with like. Thanks Also I'm addicted to freezer videos 🤣🤣.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I’m glad you liked the video on defrosting your freezer. You’ll have to let me know what you keep in your freezers. 👍

[@catinahawkins9925]

I like that you showed us how you did everything. I never thought about melting the ice with a hair dryer. Great idea. It really speeds up the process. Thank you !!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I appreciate you taking the time to write me this kind comment, 🤗.

[@KhushnaShah]

I thought they said it affects the fridge freezer sealants and the longevity - so that’s why they say no to a hairdryer …

[@slhemp3556]

Loved the idea of using containers to categorize and organize the items. Nice presentation. Thanks.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I especially like it for small items. I have a big double size plastic shoe box that fits in the freezer that holds lots of small bowl shaped 4 oz snap top containers. By themselves the small containers don't stack well in a freezer so it's great having the storage container to fit them all in. :-)

[@debbiejames5720]

thanks for tips, I purchased my first freezer last year and I need to defrost it. my mom used to use a knife to scrape the ice now I know not to use a knife. I love the ideas of bins to hold food neatly since I have a chest freezer instead of just piling it on top of everything thanks again

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@brianschott6088]

My mom taught me to boil water in our biggest widest shallow pots. Once food is out splash hot water around with a small cup to get the worst of it. Then leave pots one per shelf and close door for a while. For her, a cigarette or two. Go back and use the plastic spatula but use fresh hot water to sluce thicker areas or clear fine racking. Cheers brian

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much for sharing this tip with our community. 🤗

[@DonMhata]

@Angela Brown thanks so much for this video unfortunately weathers not great here in the U.K thanks again and stay safe x

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome. Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching the video. Stay safe. Sending hugs. 🤗

[@mariaraysses-whipple1348]

Angela, You are magnificent! Many thanks for this fabulous tutorial on this often-postponed household duty!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@milkcookies7753]

Thank you for this video from the uk 🇬🇧

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks you for watching!!!😍😍😍

[@gabrielacerqueira4530]

Hello Angela! When a client asks for special projects, refrigerator cleaning ($30) + inside 1 cabinet ($12) + regular basic cleaning ($25/hour), style “try to get done as maximum as you can” in 3 hours: In this case, normally, should we budgeted time and then charge the 2 special projects a side the 3 hours given by the client and explain them or include those into the 3 hours requested by the client? I’m new at house cleaning, Having hard time to charge and deal with special projects. Thanks!!!!

[@marielleschultz9807]

This seems to be the tips for people who have a separate freezer. What about for the basic full sized fridge with a seperate freezer at the top?? Wouldn't unplugging it unplug the entire fridge as well? SO I have to empty the contents of my freezer AND my entire fridge?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Most side by side freezers (one side fridge and the other side freezer) in the past 20 years is self-defrosting. If you have a freezer that needs to be defrosted, (usually it will be on the top of the fridge, and the fridge under the freezer) then yes, you will have to empty all the contents from both. Defrost the freezer and put all the contents back. That would be the only way to not get water all over your food and condiments.

[@TaraElaine1982]

Can you do a video on how to clean the ice dispenser on the fridge?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your suggestion!👍

[@j7ndominica051]

My freezer has simple pipes without many radiator blades and the ice fell off by itself with a little help after about an hour, and most of it could be removed in solid form. I suspect that the pipes carry heat from the outside because I heard bubbling and hissing during the melting process. My freezer hadn't been defrosted for several years, until I finally consumed all the stored food. I've used a fan placed on a stool with another freezer.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'm so glad your freezer is defrosted now. That is a great story and I'll bet its so rewarding to be able to put food back in there now that there is space. High Five! You get a gold star! :-)

[@juliejay5436]

Angela, you are awesome, thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much for watching my video ❤️

[@andreaross3283]

Good tips!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you think so, thanks for watching!

[@cindygibbs1724]

You could also use a fan.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for taking the time to write me a comment : )

[@nel2895]

I just hose the inside with the garden hose, the water temp will met i fast 20 min and you done, do it outside, Use paper towel's to dried the inside and i plug it right back and got it working, all in 1 Hour

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good to know, thanks for sharing your cleaning tips.

[@garybnkr]

Never use a hair dryer in your freezer. All manufacturers say this in the owner's manual. I put hot water in a bucket and close the door for 15-20 minutes.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bhavaniofficial6293]

I tried for my own refrigerator it worked

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Awesome!! Thanks for your feedback and thank you for watching the video.🙂

[@mystikskye]

I just found your channel and I know this is year old but I read online when I got my first stand alone freezer that you shouldn’t use hair dryers to defrost it because it can damage things and cause the freezer to stop working. So is this not true?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I'm not sure if it's true for all freezers. So far I haven't had any issues using the steamer to clean mine.

[@mystikskye]

@@AskAngelaBrown do you think using a steamer would be better than using a hair dryer? I’m getting a new freezer tomorrow actually and I want to make sure I take care of it the right way from the beginning.

[@shirle8679]

Thank you from Sweden. Hair dryer tip shaved hours for me.

[@jltappliance6031]

The quickest way to defrost it would be to used a steamer. It will melt all the ice under an hour.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@summerrose8964]

Where is a good place to bye the plastic bins for very low cost

[@AskAngelaBrown]

We usually pick them up for our customers at Wal-Mart for $3 to $4 a piece for the big ones that hold all the smaller packets of food.

[@rory7889]

Can you also do a video on keeping a fridge clean please

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks so much for watching my video. I’ll add that to my it’s of future video topics : )

[@ryannesbitt9783]

@@AskAngelaBrown did you ever make that video?

[@ilovetoteach1781]

It’s not a separate “ freezer “, it’s a part of the regular fridge .

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for joining the conversation! 😊

[@debbieexcell5088]

I have observed where heated water is poured on the ice. Or, a pot of boiled water was placed in the freezer for a while. Is this a dangerous practice?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I've also observed this. And I'm assuming when people do this the freezer is turned off at the breaker or unplugged? It is done as a way to speed up the process because it can take HOURS to melt ice if defrosted and there is a lot of build up.

[@godsown4683]

I did it and it really works wonders. Does not spoil the freezer.

[@rory7889]

I use flash wipes and if there is mould I use bleach with water am I doing it right

[@terrizais777]

Hi, Angela. Great video! I'm Pat's cousin.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Terri! Wow, how are you? I don't know why but seeing you here puts this big grin on my face. Thanks for your kind words and for dropping by to say hi. Send my love to the family. 🤗🤗🤗

[@terrizais777]

@@AskAngelaBrown You too! Hope you're well.

[@bettyvanderhooven-schmaasc4235]

Hot water & close the door for 20 mins. No scraping.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It depends on how much build up there is. Your solution sounds like it would work in light maintenance defrosting situations. Thanks for recommending this. 👏

[@leahnanchy3660]

My freezer is in the house and would need to be moved outside to avoid flooding the utility room. I assume I would need to hire a maid service because I can't move the freezer myself.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

+Leah Nanchy it is probably a better idea to put several towels on the floor of the utility room and wipe up the floor as the freezer thaws. I don’t know a maid service that moves freezers for liability reasons. And then you would have to move it back in. In any event, keep me posted. I want to hear how this works out. 😁

[@athomewithghousia5765]

Hair dryer damage freezer

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, it can damage the freezer if you don't unplug the freezer before defrosting. Always unplug the freezer first before you begin any defrosting process. This will help the water thaw and drain, rather than trying to blow hot air at a cool coil.

[@pilly1000]

I wish I had OCD like this.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Lol, thanks for watching!

[@rcdaluz]

The best thing to do is just buy a no frost freezer.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching the video.🙂

[@happygirl7258]

This will be what I do next!

[@pinkfurryhat]

Its been 19 hours

[@AskAngelaBrown]

How is it coming?

[@cafeimmico3649]

Its shameful that you suggest hairdryer a sure war of damaging next time put bucket of water in each shell close door after 30 min peel ICE and wipe off water

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for your tips. I appreciate you joining the larger conversation.

[@cafeimmico3649]

Welcome steaming water tray / bucket please. Hairdryer due to abrupt temp change Cracks the cooling filments

[@jdrollston64]

Miss Angela is a cutie!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

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[@jdrollston64]

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[@NT-ok8nr]

I thought this would be in mexican✌️