Appliances
Refrigerators:
- The ENERGY STAR symbol on a new fridge means it:
- Is at least 20% more energy-efficient that the minimum standards set federally.
- Consider a smaller fridge with fewer features:
- A side-by-side refrigerator/freezer uses more electricity than conventional ones with the freezer at the top.
- Larger sized fridges consume more electricity than smaller fridges.
- Liquid dispensers and butter warmers use extra electricity.
With all fridges ensure:
- Condenser coils are clean.
- You do not overload.
- Keep away from heat sources.
- Replace the door gasket if necessary in order to keep the cold air in and reduce energy waste. To test for this, close the fridge door on a piece of paper – if you can pull it out easily, it may be time to replace it.
- If you have an old, inefficient second fridge, it’s time to call Great Refrigerator Roundup. You could save between $120-$150 per year in electricity.
- Maintain a space of 5cm around your freezer so heat will be able to circulate away from the compressor and condensing coil.
More:
- Refrigerators are one of the biggest electricity users in the home, so it pays to consider an ENERGY STAR qualified model.
- Look for a model that has an energy saver switch.
- To keep refrigerators working well, defrost regularly.
- Every three months, dust or vacuum your refrigerator’s coils and air intake grill.
- Keep a space of at least 5 cm all around your refrigerator so heat will be able to move away from the compressor and condensing coil.
- Close your refrigerator door on a five dollar bill or piece of paper. If you can pull it out easily, you may need to replace the door gasket. Tight sealing gaskets keep cold air in and lower energy costs.
- Allow hot foods to cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
The Great Refrigerator Roundup
That old, inefficient second fridge of yours could be wasting between $120 - $150 per year in electricity. Book an appointment today and we will come pick it up for FREE - we will even haul it out of your basement for you. Then we will take care of it in an environmentally responsible manner. When we are finished recycling and reclaiming material, very little is left for the landfill!
- Recycle your old refrigerator and you could save between $120 to $150 a year in electricity.
- We'll pick it up (by appointment only).
- We'll recycle the material
- Applies to full-sized fridges and freezers (conditions apply)
