How do I know if my fridge is over 250 litres?
The average family-size fridge is about 400 litres, including the fridge and freezer sections. Narrow and single-door fridges are often under 250 litres and need to be carefully checked to confirm eligibility. Bar fridges are much smaller than 250 litres and are not eligible for the program. You might be able to verify the fridge size by looking at the name of the fridge on the door (eg the numbers in the names Frigidaire 360, Kelvinator 280 or General Electric 10 refer to the size in litres or cubic feet. 8.8 cubic feet is equivalent to 250L) or the manufacturer’s label which is often found just inside the door (look for the phrase Gross Volume) or by comparing it to your main fridge if you know its size If there are no labels, you can work out the volume using a measuring tape. Simply open up the fridge door and measure the INTERNAL height (fridge compartment + freezer compartment if separate), then width and finally depth (from the door to the back) in centimeters. Multiply these nu
