The 3 worst things you can do to your freezer – these will put you on the fast track to costly early replacement

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It's a vital appliance that works hard 24/7 so avoiding some of the worst things you can do to your freezer will benefit it in multiple ways, and save you money in the long run.

Freezers usually require little maintenance, but some things can damage your appliance, such as overloading it or the wrong placement in your kitchen, and put you on the fast track to needing a replacement.