Refrigerators Are One of the Biggest Users of Electricity
A few years ago, my electric bill came too high. I called a friend who worked at an electric company to ask for advice. He said that I should check my fridge because it was possible that it was the cause of the increase in electricity. This is what he recommended.
Energy-Saving Tips To Help Your Refrigerator Run More Efficiently
It’s easy to drop your electric bill with simple tricks and tips. The list below gives you some quick tips that you can follow to ensure your fridge is running the most efficiently. You can also ask for advice from All Area Appliance Repair in the Denver area.
1. Be sure the fridge’s door is closed appropriately.
Sometimes, children open the refrigerator to take something and don’t close it. Other times, a bottle, or another item makes contact with the seals of the door and cool air escapes when the door is opened. If this happens, the unit works harder to replace the air and wastes more energy.
2. Set your fridge or freezer to the appropriate temperature.
Be sure you are not over-chilling your food. If you set your fridge or freezer just six degrees Fahrenheit colder, it will cause your unit to use a bigger percentage of energy each month. You can place a digital thermometer and adjust your setting up or down to the desired level.
3. Cool hot foods before placing them in the refrigerator.
Hot food decreases the temperature in the refrigerator, forcing the refrigerator to work harder.
4. Keep the refrigerator full.
A full refrigerator retains cold better than an empty one.
5. Do not overfill your refrigerator or freezer.
Allow the circulation of cold air inside with a full, but not overloaded, fridge.
6. Check door seals on the refrigerator.
Last, but not least, be sure your fridge doesn’t have a broken seal because it would be the same as leaving the door open. Replace seals that are torn or partially missing to prevent cold air from escaping.
At All Appliance Repair in the Denver area, we know that a refrigerator is something you can’t live without. We know the frustration you feel when such a vital appliance stops working. We work on all brands of refrigerators, electronics, and computer systems. We’ll come do a diagnostic test and get your refrigerator repaired as soon as possible.