Many summer residents wonder whether it is possible to leave a refrigerator and TV at the dacha in winter, when the temperature drops below zero.
There are several factors that affect the safety of these electrical appliances during the cold season.
The Effect of Frost on a Refrigerator
A refrigerator is a complex mechanism that operates on the basis of a cycle of cooling and heating freon.
If you leave the refrigerator at your dacha in winter without connecting it to electricity, the freon may freeze and damage the compressor or tubes. Therefore, if you do not plan to use the refrigerator in winter, you need to:
• unplug the refrigerator;
• open the refrigerator door and remove all food;
• wipe the inside of the refrigerator with a dry cloth to avoid mold and odor;
• leave the refrigerator door slightly open to allow ventilation;
• put the refrigerator in a secluded place, protected from moisture and dust.
If you want to use a refrigerator at your dacha in winter, you need to make sure that the temperature in the room where it is located does not fall below +5 °C. Otherwise, the refrigerator may stop working or get damaged.
The Effect of Frost on TV
A television is an electronic device that contains many parts that are sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity.
If you leave your TV at your dacha in winter without connecting it to electricity, it may suffer from the following problems.
• Moisture condensation on the screen and inside the case, which may cause corrosion or short circuit.
• Decreased image brightness and contrast due to low temperature of the liquid crystal display.
• Damaged pixels or cracks on the screen due to sudden temperature changes or mechanical impact.
If watching TV is not your priority in your country house in winter, you should:
• turn off the TV from the mains;
• remove the TV from the wall or stand and pack it in a thick plastic bag;
• Place the TV in a box lined with foam or bubble wrap to protect it from impacts and scratches;
• put the TV in a dry and warm place, for example, in a closet or in the attic.
If you want to watch TV at your dacha in winter, you should connect it to electricity only after it has warmed up to room temperature. Otherwise, you risk damaging it.
Conclusion
The refrigerator and television are valuable and expensive electrical appliances that require special care and storage.
If you want to keep them at your dacha in winter, you need to follow certain rules and recommendations to avoid their breakage or deterioration in quality.
Earlier we told you what needs to be done at your dacha during the New Year holidays.
