 Refrigerators are one of the biggest power hogs in your home. When you buy a new fridge make sure it is an ENERGY STAR model with an energy saver switch. Here are some other refrigerator tips:
- Defrost your fridge regularly to keep it working well;
- Dust or vacuum your refrigerator's coils / intake grill every three months;
- Leave 5 cm space around your refrigerator for heat dissipation;
- Check the door gasket by closing the door on a piece of paper then attempting to remove the paper - if it can be removed easily then the gasket should be replaced;
- Do not put hot food in the fridge;
- Throw out that old refrigerator in the basement. If probably draws at least 4 times more power than an ENERGY STAR model.
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Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 4:00AM | 
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