Energy management for refrigerators

Energy

Our fridge is one of the most power-hungry appliances in our home, and depending on its age, it may be costing you enough in power every year that a new one would pay for itself in a short time. A fridge will use anywhere from 100 to 400 watts depending on size, an average modern fridge will use 180 watts. Thanks to recent improvements in insulation and compressors, today's refrigerators use much less energy than older models. With the refrigerators we have now, we can maximize the energy and savings without sacrificing the features that we want.

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So how many watts does it use?

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@trobinsonfa Sadly i think the people who needs energy efficient fridge most may not be able to afford it

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@trobinsonfa tradition should meet technology

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@trobinsonfa First off you don't buy a modern fridge. look for an old fridge online

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@trobinsonfa The total volume of a refrigerator is a critical factor for energy consumption

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@nhansonfe Before jumping at the next sale on refrigerators, you should be aware that fridge energy costs range

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Given that the refrigerator only consumes 70 or 80w when running adding a fan that consumes an additional 5w would likely decrease the efficiency.?

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@jrichardsonfi this was not helpful

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When I have some spare time I will try and see what I can buy

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@jwalkerfk Celsius , scmelcius. Use Fahrenheit !

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@rgriffinfl Dose it really mater if people use Celsius or degrees ?

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@rgriffinfl Its interesting what happens to peoples thought process when the energy is harder to come by

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@jwalkerfk Efficiency?is often over looked when using mains power.

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@jsimpsonfo I am planning to buy Electrolux Refrigerator. Hope it saves energy

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So many F words, Free, Food, Fridge, I can't bare it! Lol

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@afisherfs Uh oh. Something didn't go right, it sounds

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@afisherfs WOW THAT IS Good information THANKS

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@kbrooksfu wow you know too much

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@jcarrollfv agree

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What are the findings on a Samsung french door refrigerator?a friend of mine purchased her Kitchen Aid dishwasher solely on consumer reports and she had major problems and ended up with a new after months of disputing.

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@klawsonfx google it

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@klawsonfx Pointless

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@klawsonfx they didnt tell how some brands hold up in comparison to others or anything like that

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@rpattersong0 We bought an Adora model from Home Depot 7 years ago..Side by side with ice and water thru the door...works great!

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@mscottg1 thank you for these comments

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how bout a smart toilet?lol

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@bortizgb I WOULD LOVE A SMART TOILET

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Decadence, Decadence, thy name be Consumerism.

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I heard that the new Kenmore has 20% more shelf room and a built-in vegetable crisper!

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@ngarzage Samsung is the worst ever do not buy their products

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@ngarzage We should be saving more money this 2017

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@spetersongg No power consumption advise!!!

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@awallacegh yep, try a cold storage instead

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@jcoxgi informative posts, will remember some tips here

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Saving energy.....saves money..........

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@ahowellgk Could be a quote I could use in my life

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What about cabinet size refrigerators? They don't appear to have the space around the sides.

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