How much does my refrigerator or freezer cost me each year to run?

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Have you ever wondered how much it costs to run your refrigerator or freezer? Here’s your chance to find out thank to energystar.gov which has created an easy-to use refrigerator energy use calculator.

Before you calculate your costs, you will need to know a few things like the storage capacity of your refrigerator or freezer, model and approximate year. You will also need to know your state’s electricity price per kilowatt hour. Don’t worry, the site will help you figure that out or provide you with an “average” you can use.

If your current refrigerator was built before 1993, a new ENERGYSTAR refrigerator will require half as much energy to run, according to the ENERGYSTAR website. If your refrigerator is a 2001 model a new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator will use 40% less energy than your 2001 model.

“Replacing a refrigerator bought in 1990 with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model would save enough energy to light the average household for nearly four months,” according to the energystar.gov.

Here are some things you can do to make sure you are saving as much money and energy from your current refrigerator.

  • Position your refrigerator away from heat sources such as your over, dishwasher or direct sunlight.
  • Make sure there is adequate space for the coils in order for them to properly cool. The coils are usually located on the back of a refrigerator.
  • Keep the condensing coils of your Frigidaire Refrigerator Parts clean.
  • Make sure all the refrigerator seal parts are tight and working properly. Replace any appliance parts that appear to be broken or worn out.
  • Keep your refrigerator between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit

And don’t forget about any old refrigerators or freezers in your garage or basement; follow the suggestions above for those freezer parts as well. Consider replacing or recycling fridges or freezers that are over 20 years old, as they require twice as much energy to run.

If you are interested in recycling your old appliance, the ENERGYSTAR website offers a number of ways to find appliance recycling programs on their website. Visit http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=recycle.pr_refrigerator_rec to read more about programs available through local utilities, retailers, scrap metal merchants and local municipalities.

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