Refrigerator tips – how to get the most out of your fridge
Are you one of those households where the refrigerator is always the first stop when you come home? Refrigerators are much more than just modern conveniences, they have become an essential part of our day-to -day lives.
Meanwhile, as energy bills continue to soar, most households will be looking to get the best performance from their appliances. When it comes to your refrigerator, here are some ways to reduce running costs and keep your fridge operating at its best:
– Weigh up the extras – nifty features such as ice and water dispensers can increase your energy consumption by as much as 20%. Also, a side by side refrigerator freezer is less efficient than a stacked model, not to mention you have to store your frozen pizza boxes at funny angles.
– Open and close quickly – every time you open the door, your fridge needs to work that much harder to regulate the internal temperature. Open and close the door quickly and consolidate your trips by removing and replacing multiple items at once.
– Keep coils clean – the coils at the back of your refrigerator are vital to the cooling process of your appliance. Keeping them clean and free of dust, hair and dirt will ensure that the cooling process is as efficient as possible. Be aware that some refrigerator models may have these coils in harder to access locations such as at the bottom of the fridge under a base grille.
– Defrost regularly – manual defrosting fridges consume less energy than automatic ones. However to keep it running at maximum efficiency, be sure to defrost a fridge regularly. A good gauge is to defrost when you have about ¼ of an inch of frost built up.
– Ditch older models – if you have an older energy zapper, scrap it for parts rather than reselling it. Newer models now come with an energy star rating to help you choose a cost effective and efficient model.
– Size it up – first and foremost, size matters and larger units consume a lot of more energy. Don’t invest in a fridge that is too big for your needs. If you’re concerned about the size of your household growing in the future, rent a fridge for the short term and upgrade when it’s time.
Just in time for summer – make sure that you’re getting the most from your machine so you can enjoy cool drinks and delicious icy treats throughout the season.
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