The Average Power Usage of a Refrigerator
The appliances in your home add a major amount to the monthly electricity bill. According to the California Energy Commission's Consumer Energy Center website, the home's refrigerator can use the most electricity in the kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
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Refrigerators Use More Energy
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According to the Consumer Energy Center, the refrigerator could be responsible for as much as one sixth of your entire energy bill. Homeowners looking to use the least amount of electricity should check the energy guide when looking at a new model. The lower the number of kilowatts the unit uses, the less the refrigerator will impact your utility bill.
Age Factor
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The average refrigerator can last up to 20 years, according to the Consumer Energy Center, and today's models can use up to 60 percent less energy. If your household is still using one of the older model refrigerators, it could be costing as much as $280 a year to operate. A newer, energy-efficient model could lower that cost to $112 a year.
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Tips For Saving
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Choose a refrigerator with the freezer either on top or bottom of the appliance. This can save 13 percent to 16 percent on energy used as opposed to a side-by-side model. The Consumer Energy Center reports that ice makers and water outlets can increase the electrical usage by as much as 20 percent. In addition, a manual defrost refrigerator can use up to 50 percent less energy, provided you perform the job on a regular basis.
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