Increase the efficiency of your refrigerator with a few, easy tips
Sure, your refrigerator might be older, and depending on its age, it might be worth replacing it with a more energy-efficient model. In the meantime, there are things that you can do to any refrigerator, old or new, that will increase its energy efficiency. From CES Philadelphia:Check your doors for a good seal: Check the seals on your refrigerator and freezer for a good seal by closing a piece of paper in them. If you can pull the paper out, it's time to adjust or install a new seal.
Keep it cool: Allow for 2 inches of airspace around the appliance and nearby walls and cabinets. Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight and as far away as you can from the dishwasher, stove and heating vent.
Turn off the icemaker: We know you love the crushed iced function, but you might want to reconsider going back to old-fashioned ice cube trays. An icemaker can increase a refrigerator's energy consumption by 14 to 20 percent. Yikes.
Set the temp right: Keep your refrigerator between 37 and 40 degrees F, and the freezer between 0 and 5 degrees F.
Vacuum the condenser coils: Once a year, pull your refrigerator out from the wall and vacuum the coils behind it.
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