5: Improve Refrigerator Performance
Saving Energy with a Refridgerator
Refrigerators account for about one-sixth of the typical electric bill for an American home and 9% of the total energy used in manufactured homes. Old, inefficient models are good candidates for replacement.
Today’s refrigerators use 40% less electricity than 20-year-old models. An old, inefficient refrigerator can cost up to $280 a year to run; a new, efficient refrigerator can save more than $150 each year over a 20-year-old model. While the savings will be less if replacing a newer refrigerator, it still will save between $35 and $70 per year. That’s $525 to $1,050 during the 15-year typical lifespan of a refrigerator.
About admin