Tips to save electricity for refrigerators

(Baonghean.vn) - Using the refrigerator properly not only helps increase the life of the refrigerator, but also saves a significant amount of electricity. The following simple tips will help reduce the monthly electricity bill significantly.

Temperature control

Depending on the weather, you can adjust the refrigerator temperature up or down accordingly. Do not set the temperature to level 5 because it consumes a lot of energy. In the cold season, you can adjust the temperature down to level 3, increase it to level 4 on hot days to save energy effectively.

Limit opening and closing of cabinet doors

Limit opening and closing the refrigerator door

Cold air escapes when the door is opened, so the refrigerator has to use more electricity to cool down again. So don't leave the refrigerator door open for too long and make sure it is closed tightly.

Do not put hot food in the refrigerator

Hot food will raise the temperature in the refrigerator and make it work harder, so let hot food cool before putting it in the refrigerator.

Use glass or ceramic dishes

Should use glass jars and containers to store food

Glass and ceramic containers help to maintain the temperature in the refrigerator better than plastic food containers. Be sure to cover them to prevent condensation.

Avoid heat sources

Do not place the refrigerator near heat sources such as gas stoves, rice cookers, microwave ovens, as well as sunlight.

Do not place the refrigerator against the wall

Do not place the refrigerator against the wall because the refrigerator needs space to dissipate heat, helping it work more effectively. This is especially important because the cooling cable system behind the refrigerator needs cool air to cool, otherwise the refrigerator will consume a lot of electricity and quickly deteriorate.

Clean behind the cupboard

Regularly vacuum the electrical system behind the refrigerator.

The cooling system behind the refrigerator needs to be cleaned and vacuumed regularly to avoid dirt clogging the system. If you have pets, you need to clean it even more often because this is an ideal place for animal hair to "hide".

Do not place food against the inside wall of the refrigerator.

Regularly leaving food in contact with the innermost part of the refrigerator will cause vegetables to spoil easily, not to mention making the refrigerator work less efficiently, leading to more electricity consumption. Pay attention to keep food at a distance from the inside of the refrigerator.

Defrost in the refrigerator

Defrost frozen food the night before

Instead of defrosting in the microwave, defrost food naturally by placing it in the refrigerator overnight. Defrosting food slowly is more delicious and saves energy.

Don't let the refrigerator get too empty.

Refrigerators with lots of water will work more efficiently.

A full refrigerator will cool faster than an empty one. If your refrigerator is not full, put several bottles of water in it to cool. This will help the refrigerator run more efficiently and use less energy.

Clean the condenser regularly

The metal condenser at the back of the refrigerator helps remove heat from the compressor, which is what keeps the refrigerator cool. Keeping the condenser clean and free of dust will help the compressor not have to work harder to cool food. This will help keep food better preserved and the refrigerator will use less energy.

Clean the refrigerator condenser regularly.

Turn off automatic ice making feature

If you leave your ice maker on when not in use, it is a big energy hog in your fridge. Turn it off when the ice maker is full or simply don’t use it often and you can save on your fridge’s energy consumption.

Check the door

Check the suction of the rubber gasket

The rubber seals on the back door can be damaged after a long time of use, causing the refrigerator to lose cold air. Test by clamping a bill into the slot of the refrigerator, if you can easily pull the money along the gap, your rubber seal needs to be replaced. In addition, remember to clean them carefully to avoid dirt.

Ensure proper temperature

Keeping your refrigerator too warm will keep food from staying fresh, but keeping it too cold can cause food to spoil, which increases energy costs and wastes food.

Adjust the refrigerator temperature appropriately

Some experts recommend keeping the refrigerator at 37°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C) and the freezer at 5°F (-15°C). To get an idea of ​​the temperature in your refrigerator, place a thermometer in a glass of water in the center of the refrigerator for 24 hours. For the freezer, place the thermometer between the frozen foods and check after 24 hours.

Limit turning the refrigerator on/off

During the use of the refrigerator, to save electricity, consumers should limit disconnecting the refrigerator from the power source and turning it on/off frequently because each start-up will consume a large amount of electricity. In case the refrigerator is not used for a long time, turn off the power source but need to clean up the items and food in the refrigerator, clean the refrigerator and let the refrigerator dry before closing the door, use a dust cover to cover it. Limit opening the refrigerator door continuously and opening the refrigerator door for too long because when opening the door, the cold air inside the refrigerator will convect very quickly with the hot air outside the refrigerator, causing the temperature inside the refrigerator to increase. At that time, the cooling unit must increase the time and operating efficiency, causing more electricity consumption, not only that, in the long run, it also reduces the life of the refrigerator.

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