TIPS FOR REFRIGERATOR: EFFICIENT POWER SAVING

TIPS FOR REFRIGERATOR

EFFICIENT POWER SAVING – FOOD ALWAYS FRESH

A refrigerator is an equipment that is found in every home. The refrigerator consumes a lot of energy because it remains on all year. Saving power when using a refrigerator can help you save money on your utility bill. The easy suggestions below will drastically lower your family's monthly electricity expenditure.

1. Keep the refrigerator away from heat sources and away from the wall

Refrigerators should not be placed near heat sources such as gas burners, rice cookers, microwave ovens, or sunlight. At the same time, the refrigerator should not be placed too near to a wall because the cabinet needs space to radiate heat, allowing the refrigerator to perform more efficiently. This is especially crucial since the refrigeration wire system underneath the refrigerator needs cool air to function properly; otherwise, the refrigerator consumes a lot of electricity and degrades quickly.

2. Adjust the refrigerator temperature accordingly

You can modify the temperature of the refrigerator to suit the outside weather. You should avoid raising the temperature because it consumes a lot of energy. During the cold season, set the cold to level 3 and raise it to level 4 on hot days to successfully save electricity for the refrigerator. Furthermore, you may adjust the temperature independently for each freezer compartment, cooler container, and veggie compartment. To keep food and vegetables fresh in the cooler, the freezer temperature should be around -18 degrees Celsius and the cooler temperature should be around 2-4 degrees Celsius.

3. Do not leave the refrigerator door open for too long

When the door is open, cold air escapes, causing the compressor to work harder, costing you more money to cool from the start. As a result, you should not leave the refrigerator open for too long and remember to gently close the refrigerator door so that the door gasket is firmly bonded to the body of the refrigerator.

4. Use glass or porcelain utensils to keep food contained

Glass and porcelain food containers will help keep the cold in the refrigerator longer, ensuring food quality and allowing your refrigerator to consume less electricity. As a result, you can preserve food in porcelain or glass dishes. Arrange food just enough to let cold air exchange more effectively, allowing you to save money on your electricity bill each month.

5. Keep hot foods out of the refrigerator

Hot food raises the temperature of the refrigerator, prompting the compressor to work at total capacity to keep the temperature stable. If you frequently place hot food inside, the life of the refrigerator will be decreased by needing to start the motor multiple times to quickly chill the refrigerator.

6. Keep only enough food in the fridge

Arranging enough food in the refrigerator will aid in the preservation of cold air due to the exchange of cold air between dishes and meals. If the refrigerator is overly empty, the cold air exchange will be ineffective, squandering electricity for the family. To get around this, you can adjust the temperature such that the compressor works less. Too much food in the refrigerator is also not a good idea because it can clog the cold air vents. The temperature of the refrigerator will rise as a result, harming the quality of the food.

7. Check the refrigerator door gasket regularly

After a long usage period, the rubber seals (also known as refrigerator seals) on the door might get damaged, allowing the refrigerator to leak cold air. If you can easily pull a thin sheet of paper along the gap after clamping it into the cabinet slot, your rubber seal has to be changed. Remember to wipe them thoroughly to keep dust from entering the cabinet door.

8. Clean the refrigerator regularly

To avoid bacteria growth, clean the refrigerator on a regular basis, typically every 2-3 months. Furthermore, this reduces the amount of dust and grime that sticks to the cold air supply openings, leading the compressor to work harder to produce adequate temperature, wasting the family's electricity.