In the last few years, bottom mount freezers have become all the rage. They replaced the awkward french doors that were too narrow to fit a full-size frozen pizza. Is a bottom mount freezer better than a top-mount freezer for your energy-efficient home?
The answer is no — a bottom mount freezer is less energy efficient than a top-mount freezer 1. However, if you cook lots of fresh produce or store a lot of frozen food, the convenience of a bottom mount freezer could be worth it. You will also find fridges with bottom-mount freezers tend to have more high-tech features.
Many factors affect how much energy your fridge uses. A big factor is how old it is. Over the years, refrigerators have become much more energy-efficient, so you will find older fridges use more energy than a new fridge will.
An easy way to know how much energy a new refrigerator will use is to refer to the EnergyGuide. You can do the same thing if you are looking for the most energy-efficient air conditioner.
The EnergyGuide label will provide you the average energy usage for the model you are considering. Now that you know how much energy the new refrigerator will use, you can compare that to your current fridge to see your energy and dollar savings. When you see this certification, you can be confident you are saving energy and money 3.
Keep in mind that the federal minimum varies depending on the refrigerator freezer style 1. The size of your fridge tells you how much room it will take up in your kitchen or den or garage. On the other hand, the capacity lets you know how much space you have on the inside to fit all your food. For a family of four, you can figure on needing 24 cubic feet 4. More capacity means higher energy costs. The other thing you will need to consider is how it will fit in your space.
The Insignia is suitable for small to medium households. But, if you want the most efficient RV refrigerator, you can get the Summit Refrigerator. Yes, energy-efficient refrigerators are worth it because they consume less electricity compared to non-EnergyStar certified refrigerator models.
For instance, an old refrigerator may consume 1,kWh per year, while a similarly sized EnergyStar refrigerator is just around kWh. When you look at your energy bill, you will see that you are billed for how many kWh you consume each month. Yes, EnergyStar Refrigerators save money, especially if you switch from an older, less efficient refrigerator. Rachael and her husband arrived on Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua in She teaches others to build with natural materials, live off-grid, and appreciate slow food.
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How Can We Help You? Guide to Energy-Efficient Refrigerators. Specific features of the refrigerator model. Estimated amount of kWh used yearly for the refrigerator. Lists the make, model, and refrigerator's capacity size.
Which refrigerator style is most energy efficient? Why the top-mount freezer refrigerator is the most energy-efficient refrigerator While it might seem as if having a fridge with the freezer on the top or the bottom is really just about whether or not you want to stoop to get out your ice cream, it is the placement of the freezer in relation to the compressor that makes the energy difference.
More tips for saving on a new refrigerator: The best time to get a deal on an energy-efficient refrigerator is during holiday events such as Presidents Day or Black Friday. To find the newest refrigerator technologies, manufacturers release their new models September, October, and January.
When buying a refrigerator, look for appliance tax rebates from manufacturers. Another point to keep in mind when buying a refrigerator is their potential for costly repairs, says Consumer Reports. Side-by-side refrigerators with icemakers are more than twice as likely to need repairs as those with freezers either on the top or bottom. One Consumer Reports study found that side-by-side refrigerators with an icemaker had a repair rate of 36 percent. I'm obsessed with smart home tech and channel my obsession into new stories for Consumer Reports.
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