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Refrigerators need to run non-stop, so it is important to choose a model that will be cost-efficient to run and will not waste resources.
In an average household, the refrigerator accounts for as much as 12 to 20 percent of total power you will use in one year. For this reason, an aging refrigerator is probably costing you money. Many older models produced before 1999 do not even meet current Department of Energy power usage guidelines. New models that are ENERGY STAR® qualified are some of the most efficient refrigerators made yet. In fact, the latest refrigerators use 30 percent less electricity than models built 10 years ago because of better insulation and more efficient compressors and motors.
Other energy-efficient features to look for include an adaptive defrost control, which adjusts compressor time and prevents less freezing and unfreezing of food and conserves a significant amount of energy. Double tub construction and a foam-in-place door provide extra insulation and keep cold air from escaping the refrigerator compartments. Temperature-controlled bins and compartments allow you to turn down the temperature in small spaces within the refrigerator, without lowering the temperature in the entire compartment.
View refrigerators with ENERGY STAR® qualification
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