Nowadays, when the resources of energy sources are dwindling and electricity bills are growing at a dizzying pace, it has become important to save energy. Limiting electricity consumption also means lower bills. It is worth taking advantage of our advice on how to use the refrigerator so that it uses less electricity and … it will serve us for many years.
The refrigerator , which is always on, consumes on average about 1/5 of the total energy you use in your household. Do you know how you can reduce your bills forelectricity consumption ?
To reduce electricity bills:
1.Minimize the opening of the refrigerator door. The warm air that then enters inside must be cooled again in order to maintain a sufficiently low temperature inside. Opening the door also increases the level of humidity, which leads to an increase in frost build-up, increased energy consumption, and a shorter period of time for the refrigerator to operate properly.
2.Use economical functions or set the temperature to 4 to 5 degrees Celsius, while inthe freezerto -18 degrees. This is the optimal temperature for storing food and also reduces energy costs . Do not set the temperature too low as a one degree difference increases energy consumption by 6-8%.
3.Always keep your fridge and freezer full. The greater the amount of chilled food inside, the easier the appliance maintains a constant temperature.
4.Defrost it regularly. A 5 mm layer of frost increases energy consumption by 30%. When choosing a new device, pay attention to whether it has the Frost Free function, which allows you to forget about defrosting.
5.Buy one large fridge-freezer instead of two smaller ones. Typically one device uses 20% less energy than two smaller ones.
The energy label allows us to easily compare different models of refrigerators and freezers. It is located on or inside the device and indicates the energy consumption on a scale from A ++ to B:
A ++andA +stands for the device very economical or economical
Ameans average energy consumption of the device
Bmeans higher than average energy consumption
In terms of electricity savings, this means changing to an A-class refrigerator or freezerfor a device with class A + allows you to save up to 25% of energy, while switching to a device with class A ++ - up to 45% of energy.
6.Keep your fridge-freezer clean not only inside but also outside. Regularly clean the condenser (black "grate" on the back). Position it a few centimeters from the wall to allow good air circulation. Disrupting this process increases energy consumption by up to 10%.
7.Do not put warm food in the Fridge Freezer. This will increase the temperature inside and may add warmth to other products.
8.Choose a device that has an alarm to signal an increase in temperature and an automatic door closing mechanism.
9.Do not place the equipment in direct sunlight or near other sources such as an oven or heater. An additional heat source may reduce the efficiency of the unit's compressor and condenser.
10.Check the door seal and replace if necessary. They should close tightly so that cold air does not leak out. You can easily check the tightness of the seals - just put a sheet of paper between the seal and the housing of the refrigerator and close the door. If you do not feel a slight resistance when you pull the card, the door is unsealed and you should replace the gasket.