Using A Heat Gun To Defrost A Freezer

Place bowls of hot water into the freezer.

Using a heat gun to defrost a freezer. The hot water will raise the mini-fridges temperature and hasten the melting of any ice or frost. You open your freezer to see that its nearly overpowered by frost. A major fire which almost destroyed a block of flats began after an elderly resident used a heat gun to defrost a freezer the BBC understands.

Amazons Choice for freezer defroster. 25 years ago I put my Glock in the bottom of the ice tray as I was going to be away for several months and didnt have a safe. This also helps prevent heat gun overheating.

If you have shelves put a bowl on each one. A heat gun offers a very efficient means of defrosting a coil without using water. 42 out of 5 stars 924.

You can then remove it by hand using a plastic scraper after about 30 minutes. A heat gun provides a sufficient amount of controlled heat enabling a technician to safely defrost a coil and drain pan. 45 out of 5 stars 110.

You can speed up the defrosting process a bit by placing a bowl of hot water in the mini-fridge or freezer compartment. Because freezers are well-sealed the steam from the hot water helps loosen the ice so that it naturally melts off the walls. Then turn on the heat gun.

I chose a chest freezer because it is the most energy-efficient type of freezer. Use a hairdryer to blow hot. Defrosting your freezer will take about 3-4 hours so be sure to plan accordingly.