Refrigerators & Freezer Best Practices and Energy Saving Tips
Maximize Your Energy Savings
- Position your refrigerator away from heat sources, e.g., ovens, dishwashers, or direct sunlight.
- Leave a space between the wall or cabinets and the refrigerator/freezer to allow air to circulate around the condenser coils.
- Keep refrigerator coils clean.
- Make sure the door seals are airtight.
- Keep your refrigerator temperature at 35 - 38 degrees Fahrenheit; your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
- Recycle older or second refrigerators.
Source Material: US Dept. of Energy
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