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Kitchen
Refrigerators and Freezers: If you are thinking of replacing an old appliance, the refrigerator is a good place to start. New refrigerators consume 75 percent less energy than those produced in the late 1970s. A family replacing a 1980 vintage fridge with one that meets today's standards will save more than $100 a year in utility costs. Here are a few tips to improve all refrigerators and freezers: Position your refrigerator away from a heat source such as an oven, a dishwasher, or direct sunlight from a window. - To allow air to circulate around the condenser coils, leave a space between the wall or cabinets and the refrigerator or freezer and keep the coils clean.
- Make sure the door seals are airtight.
- Keep your refrigerator between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Keep your freezer full.
- Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
- Recycle older or second refrigerators.
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