Defrosting Methods

[outaluck]

Each time I sit down to defrost a frig evap, I think to myself - there has got to be a faster way to do this!?!.  So how is everyone else doing it?  I have used a portable steamer and a hot air gun, both have drawbacks, but get the job done.  Has anyone found something better?

[JWWebster]

Oxy acetylene torch work quickly

[Repair-man]

All I carry on my service truck for this purpose is a $29 Shark Steamer, available at Walgreens or Target. It not only knocks down the ice in less than 10 minutes, but evaporates it into the air so as not  to leave a mess. You heard it from me...

[outaluck]

I had a Scunci steamer for several months, it finally gave out, but it was decent at defrosting, and really great at the Frz on top drain line clearing.  And I didn't melt the liner with it

Maybe if I plumb two steamers together.....hmmmm

[Icehouse]

All I carry on my service truck for this purpose is a $29 Shark Steamer, available at Walgreens or Target. It not only knocks down the ice in less than 10 minutes, but evaporates it into the air so as not  to leave a mess. You heard it from me...

Does excellent job of cleaning Central A/C Condensers as well as Commercial Refrigerators.