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Energy Savings : Fill the Freezer

Posted by Tad Johnson - Apr 2nd, 2008 at 18:04

Your refrigerator is probably the biggest electricity user in your kitchen. With energy costs going up, you don’t want it to work any harder than it has to. Fortunately, there are some very easy ways to keep it running efficiently :

Replace the ancient model. If you’ve had the same refrigerator for 20 years or more, it’s time for an upgrade. Newer models are so much more efficient that they pay for themselves in energy savings in just a few years.
Keep it clean. There’s a reason your fridge has wheels–you need to clean behind it every month or two. Dust buildup prevents even heat transfer, making it work harder.
Fill the freezer. You want your freezer about 90% full for optimal efficiency. If you keep lots of frozen foods on hand, great. If not, fill the extra space with something easy, like ice. I fill up my empty milk cartons with water and place them in the freezer. If I need the space, I’ll just empty a few and throw out the cartons.

Remember, saving energy not only saves you money, it benefits the globe. Don’t let your fridge be an energy hog!