Getting Your JennAir Refrigerator Ready for Thanksgiving and Holiday Hosting

The week before Thanksgiving is when refrigerators work hardest. Turkeys thaw, trays pile up and the door opens constantly. A little preparation now keeps everything cold when it matters.

Clear space ahead of time

• Toss expired condiments, old leftovers and anything you will not use.
• Move rarely used items to a garage or spare refrigerator only if it is cold enough and safe for that food.
• Leave a little space between items so cold air can circulate.

Do a quick equipment check

1. Put a thermometer in the middle of the fresh food section. It should read 37 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wipe the door gaskets and run a sheet of paper through them to test the seal.
3. Replace the water filter if it is due, since guests drink more water and make more ice.
4. Vacuum the grille so airflow is unobstructed.
5. Look for puddles, frost or any odd sounds you have been ignoring.

Thawing and storing safely

Thaw a turkey on the lowest shelf in a pan to catch drips, and allow roughly a day for every few pounds. Keep raw poultry below cooked food. Cool hot dishes before storing them, and do not cover warm food tightly while it is still steaming.

Plan for backup

Know where a cooler and ice are in case of an outage, which happens more often than we like in Houston. If something seems wrong a week ahead, schedule service early, because the days right before a holiday fill quickly.

We inspect cooling, seals and water lines in a single visit, with a written price first and a 30-day workmanship warranty.

Book a pre-holiday check through our refrigerator repair page. We serve the entire Greater Houston service area.