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As the temperature rises, so does your energy bill. Beat the heat during the summer by taking the time for preventative maintenance to not only cool down your fridge, but the heat inside your wallet too.
- Follow these energy efficient tips periodically to keep your fridge operating at its best:
- Clean the condenser coils located behind your fridge at least once a year. Remove dust, dirt and hair.
- Keep the appliance at least two or three inches away from the wall.
- Keep your fridge full, not only to satisfy your hunger, but to also help the fridge save energy after the door is open.
- Check and clean the rubber seals around the inside of your fridge by using mild soap twice a year to help prevent cracked and torn seals.
- Make sure that the refrigerator runs between 36°F and 40°F and the freezer runs between 0°F and 5°F. If it is kept 10°F colder than recommended, you may be using 25% more energy than needed.
All refrigerators need maintenance, but if your refrigerator is an older model, it is important to make sure it’s operating efficiently. Refrigerators manufactured after 2001 use at least 30 percent less energy than models made in the 1990s or earlier.
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