Is it worth buying a new refrigerator to save energy?
If you are thinking of shopping for a new refrigerator, look for an ENERGY STAR qualified model. It can use as little as half the energy of a 10-year-old fridge. But if your refrigerator is less than 10 years old and it’s working fine, it might not be cost-effective to buy a new one. A simple way to find out if your fridge is operating efficiently is to meter it, to see how much electricity it’s using. We can lend you a meter, at no charge, that plugs into your fridge. Just contact us and someone in customer service will be happy to help. Q What’s my best energy-saving refrigerator choice? Are top-freezer models most efficient? A. There’s some basic advice to remember when you buy a new refrigerator: Don’t get more than you need. Refrigerators these days come with lots of “bells and whistles” that can seem very attractive, until you consider the costs to use them. For starters, larger models use more energy. Contrary to the theory that they keep you from opening the door as often, auto
