{"id":38768,"date":"2022-06-01T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/?p=38768"},"modified":"2022-05-26T13:56:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T19:56:55","slug":"keep-your-refrigerator-humming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/keep-your-refrigerator-humming\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Refrigerator Humming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Look for ways to maximize its energy efficiency<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38769\" style=\"width: 328px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-38769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pages-from-c-19-pp28-29-June-2022_Page_1_Image_0002-800x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"328\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pages-from-c-19-pp28-29-June-2022_Page_1_Image_0002-800x610.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pages-from-c-19-pp28-29-June-2022_Page_1_Image_0002-340x259.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pages-from-c-19-pp28-29-June-2022_Page_1_Image_0002.jpg 1417w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For maximum energy efficiency, keep your refrigerator and freezer well stocked.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The refrigerator is one of the home\u2019s biggest energy hogs.<\/p>\n<p>You can help it run more efficiently by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keeping it level<\/strong> \u2013 A fridge on an uneven floor can lean forward just enough to prevent the door gasket from sealing tightly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checking gaskets<\/strong> \u2013 Even on a level floor, a refrigerator\u2019s door gasket can wear out. If your door isn\u2019t closing tightly, replace the gasket<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooling food before refrigerating it<\/strong> \u2013 Putting hot food into a refrigerator or freezer forces the unit to adjust its temperature to compensate for the heat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Covering food before storing it in the fridge<\/strong> \u2013 Uncovered food and liquids release moisture and can force the compressor to work harder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filling it up<\/strong> \u2013 A full refrigerator and freezer work more efficiently than a half-empty one \u2013 If you don\u2019t have enough food and beverages in the refrigerator, fill it with jugs of water until about two-thirds of the empty space is taken \u2013 The same goes for the freezer \u2013 Pack bags full of ice and scatter them around the freezer so it is at least three-quarters full<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giving it some breathing room<\/strong> \u2013 For proper ventilation, a refrigerator needs clearance between its top and the cabinets above it and between its sides and the walls \u2013 Likewise, don\u2019t use the top of a refrigerator for storage \u2013 Cartons and other items can restrict airflow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moving the unit out of the sunlight and away from the oven<\/strong> \u2013 The refrigerator has to work harder to keep everything cool when the outside of it is exposed to heat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleaning it<\/strong> \u2013 Regularly wipe dust, dirt and cobwebs from the top of the fridge and from the coils behind it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Need a New Fridge? Upgrade to an Energy Star Model to Increase Savings<\/h2>\n<p>Got an old, energy-wasting refrigerator? Replace it with a new Energy Star certified model. Not only will you enjoy a state-of-the-art fridge, according to the Energy Star website, you can save more than $270 during the next five years and do something good for the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to recent improvements in insulation and compressors, today\u2019s refrigerators use much less energy than older models. With an Energy Star-certified refrigerator, you can maximize your energy and dollar savings without sacrificing features.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for a new fridge:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look for the Energy Star label to ensure it is energy efficient<\/li>\n<li>Check the yellow EnergyGuide label to determine the model\u2019s energy use \u2013 The label allows you to compare it to similar models and estimate annual operating costs<\/li>\n<li>Buy a refrigerator with a top-mounted freezer \u2013 They use 10% to 25% less energy than bottom-mount or side-by-side models<\/li>\n<li>Buy an appropriately sized refrigerator \u2013 Generally, the larger the fridge, the greater the energy use \u2013 The most energy-efficient models are 16 to 20 cubic feet<\/li>\n<li>Skip the automatic ice maker and through-the- door dispenser \u2013 They increase energy use 14% to 20% and raise the price $75 to $250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to recycle your old refrigerator. If you have a second refrigerator in your basement or garage, you should recycle that one, too. Refrigerators more than 10 years old could be costing you $110 a year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Look for ways to maximize its energy efficiency The refrigerator is one of the home\u2019s biggest energy hogs. 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