Refrigerators need electricity around the clock, but the consumption can be reduced with a few simple tricks. Simple utensils can serve as help.
New and efficient
The technology website giga.de reports that refrigerators use different amounts of electricity depending on the model or size. In the case of an economical refrigerator without freezer compartment, between 50 and 70 kilowatt hours can be assumed annually. However, consumption increases, with an integrated freezer compartment, an average of 150 kilowatt hours a year are required. Basically, it is worth investing in newer, more energy -efficient models. The Portal Merkur.de emphasizes that a newer model can reduce consumption by up to 40 percent.
Shady place
In order not to suspend the refrigerator unnecessary heat, it should not be placed directly where the sun is constantly shining during the day. Even the stove and oven should not be positioned next to the refrigerator. To reduce the electricity requirement, a cool, shady spot for the fridge is ideal.
Not only outside the refrigerator should remain low. According to the German energy agency, the temperature recommended in the inside of the refrigerator is ideally seven degrees, as chip reports. A temperature that is too low requires a lot of electricity to maintain: already two degrees increase electricity consumption by around 10 percent, as it continues. If an ice layer forms on the inner walls of the refrigerator, the temperature is too low and the refrigerator should be defrosted.
Everything tight
A faulty seal makes the cooling difficult, which is why the device consumes more electricity. To check them, a banknote between seal and door can be clamped. If the door is closed and the banknot is easy to pull out, the seal is no longer functional. The cleaning or exchange of the poetry can remedy this, as Merkur.de explains. Another option for testing offers a flashlight. If you place them in the fridge and the light – in the darkened kitchen – is to be seen despite the closed door, the seal should be exchanged or cleaned. According to WMN.de, a hair dryer can be picked up to adapt the rubber of the seal to the refrigerator. Due to the heat of the hair dryer, the rubber becomes more supple and can be straightened with your finger.
It is also better if the refrigerator is full because the cold air can also be kept better. For example, water bottles can also help, as Giga.de reports.
Clean and clean
A hygienic and clean refrigerator is not only important due to the stored food, but can also increase energy efficiency. The air circulation does not work unhindered by dust deposits in the ventilation openings, which is why the device has to work more. The consequence: the power consumption increases.
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