6 ways to improve the energy consumption of your fridge
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A fridge is your constant companion because it works throughout the year to store your food, drinks, and other perishable items and prevents them from getting spoiled. Hence, it should come as no surprise to you that your fridge is one of the major contributors to your monthly electricity bill.
Could you cut your energy use this festive period?
There are a few ways in which you can improve the energy efficiency of your refrigerator and thus, reduce its consumption of energy. As a result, you will be able to lower your monthly energy bill.
1. You should always make sure that the thermostat of your fridge is set to the most optimum temperature as specified in the user manual. In case you are wondering, the ideal temperature for a refrigerator is between 3 and 5 degrees centigrade, while the temperature for a freezer is -18 degrees centigrade.
2. Arrange your food items on your shelves and label them. How will this help? This will reduce the length of time the fridge door is kept open as you will be aware of where each item is stored.
3. Follow all the maintenance procedures as mentioned in the manual. Defrost your fridge and freezer regularly, and clean the dirt and grime accumulated on the condenser coils.
4. Place or relocate your refrigerator in a cool place at a sufficient distance away from the sunlight, cooker, and oven. Furthermore, ensure a distance of at least 10cm between the fridge and the wall and other appliances. This is done to provide adequate ventilation to the fridge.
5. Always try to store cool food in your fridge and never overstock it. You must allow the cold air to freely circulate through the interior of the refrigerator.
6. Clean the door seals on a regular basis to prevent the build-up of debris as this can result in the door not closing properly. If the door seals have become weak, replace them.
Fridge Energy Rating
All fridges have an energy rating that has been approved by the EU Energy Commission. As of July 2012, every fridge manufacturer is required to produce a fridge that has an energy rating of A+, A++, or A+++; A+++ is currently the highest energy rating. If you purchased a fridge before July 2012, it might not have the mentioned energy ratings, but it will have a rating of A.
A higher energy rating signifies lower energy consumption and less annual running costs for a fridge, whereas a lower energy rating means that a fridge will consume more energy and it will be more costly to run annually. Therefore, before you buy a fridge, always check the rating for its energy efficiency, the amount of power it consumes, and the running costs associated with it on an annual basis.
We appreciate that with the current cost of living rising, knowledge is power, we are the experts when It comes to domestic appliances and we have many more tips to help cut costs.
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