It’s DID YOU KNOW DAY
Continuing our theme of keeping cool this summer, fridges and freezers are two of the most energy-intensive appliances, accounting for approximately 12% of total energy bills.
There are four ways to conserve energy when it comes to fridges and freezers:
1. Check what temperature they are set at. The recommended temperature for a refrigerator is 35 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit and freezers should be kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. To keep them from working any harder than necessary, keep fridges and freezers in a cool place, away from radiators, ovens, direct sunlight, and other heat sources. There should be a gap of a few inches on the sides, back, and top.
3. Carry out regular maintenance. Defrost your freezer every 6 months and make sure to keep condenser coils free of dust and debris by cleaning the back of your appliances regularly. You’ll be amazed how quickly dust builds up on these coils. We vacuum ours once a month since they’re front-facing and it’s still nasty!
4. Check the door seals are airtight. If the seal isn’t fully working, air can escape and your appliances will need to work harder to keep cool. This means you shouldn’t stand there with the door open staring mindlessly wondering what to boredom eat, either.
These steps paired with consideration of switching to solar can really optimize your energy saving efforts.
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