Is it worth moving a freezer to the garage or porch in the winter to save energy?
The appliance will run for shorter times when the temperature of the air outside of the freezer is close to the desired temperature inside the freezer. However, the mechanical parts of freezers are designed to work at room temperature. If you place a freezer in temperatures below about 45 degrees, the components may fail prematurely. A good compromise, if feasible, may be to keep the freezer in the basement year-round. If the basement is colder than the kitchen but stays above 45 degrees, you get the benefit of slightly lower electricity costs without creating as much risk for valuable components of the freezer or of your back. Q What’s the most energy-efficient way to cook – my electric stove, a slow cooker or a microwave? A. In general, a microwave oven uses less overall energy for cooking than an electric stove or a slow cooker. Of course, if you’re cooking a large roast or baking a cake, the oven is the best choice because you want a certain result. A slow cooker is a good way to c
