Tip of the Day: Shop wisely for a new refrigerator
Some surprising facts about refrigerators!
If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, here are a few interesting facts from National Geographic:
If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, here are a few interesting facts from National Geographic:- While those side-by-side refrigerator/freezers may be in style right now, you might want to think twice about them. A fridge with a top or bottom freezer will save 15 percent more in energy costs than a side-by-side model. Side-by-side models lets more chilled air escape.
- As much as people love those ice makers and water dispensers in the door, you might want to skip that feature. In-door icemakers and chilled water dispensers can increase energy use by almost 20 percent.
- And of course, don't forget about Energy Star when buying! An Energy Star certified fridge requires about half as much energy than a fridge built before 1993.
- Check out this Refrigerator Retirement Savings Calculator from Energy Star that can tell you how much you'll save in energy costs by replacing your old fridge.
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