The refrigerator is undoubtedly one of the household appliances that you cannot do without. Nowadays, when most of us are trying to save money, you will surely appreciate the tricks to spend less money on electricity thanks to the refrigerator. And you will be surprised, is it really possible.
Correct placement
The basis for the investigation is the correct location of the refrigerator. It should never be near a heat source. This forces it to consume more energy for cooling. The heat source is not only heating, but also avoid placing it in front of or next to an oven or stove, even a microwave oven or direct sunlight is not suitable. If you go on vacation, move the refrigerator away from the wall. This will allow air to flow better around the refrigerator condenser.
The most suitable temperature
A poorly regulated temperature in the refrigerator can lead to a high and unnecessary expenditure of energy. The temperature should be around 5°C. A freezer, on the other hand, requires a temperature between -2 and -18 °C. Lower temperatures are no longer needed. Don’t forget to defrost it regularly. If its thickness exceeds 3 millimeters, consumption will increase to thirty percent.
Too much food
If you’re in the habit of stocking up, be careful not to overcrowd your fridge. As with the condenser, the inside of the refrigerator needs adequate airflow. If you overcrowd your fridge, it will need a lot of energy to cool your food. Thanks to the proper organization of the refrigerator, you will not only save electricity, but also give your food a longer life.
It’s not television
Of course, we all know the funny sayings that the refrigerator is not a TV. Take it to heart. The longer the refrigerator door is left open, the more electricity consumption increases. This is necessary to cool down to the set temperature again.
The beauty of American refrigerators
That you’ve always wanted it and now you have a place for it? American refrigerators are a recent trend. They are large and can always fill you with cold water or make ice. But this increases energy consumption three times compared to conventional appliances. If you really want to save on your fridge and you intend to buy a new one instead of the American one, choose the one with energy label A++ or A+++.
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