Get rid of dust, crumbs, and more from under household applianceswith or without moving them.
Neglecting to clean the space underneath and behind appliances can also affect their performance.
If your refrigerator is not on rollers and cannot be easily moved, use anappliance moving toolorplastic sliders.
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Step 3: Vacuum or Sweep.Vacuum or sweepthe area underneath the appliance.
Thecoils on the back of the refrigeratorshould be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.
Step 6: Move the Fridge Back.Return the appliance to its home and plug it back in.
Dishwashers
Toclean under a dishwasherwithout moving it, remove the kickplate under the door.
If your dishwasher needs to be moved out from where it was installed, call a professional.
Washers/Dryers
Like slide-in ranges, most washers and dryers can be shimmied out from the wall.
Appliance sliders can help make the task easier.
