Refrigerators play a vital role in our electricity bills. Several people switch-off their refrigerators at peak hours (6 pm-9 pm) thinking that it can save energy and reduce the current consumption. Is that a myth? Or does it lessen the current bill? Let us understand it better.
If you plan for a long vacation, it is better to remove all the items from the refrigerator and unplug it until your arrival. This simply ensures the safety of the appliance and also saves energy.
Short period unplugging like 2-3 hours makes the scene of money-saving an adversarial effect. Switching off the refrigerators makes the items in them to defrost. When it is again switched on, more energy is required to cool it again. So you are not saving any electric units of currents. On the other hand, frequent thawing of food can make it unhealthy to consume.
Some tips to improve the electrical efficiency of the refrigerator:-
- Try to reduce the frequency of opening the fridge. Opening the refrigerator less often can save energy.
- If the fridge-door is not closing properly, repair the door seal as soon as possible.
- You can avoid over-accumulation of ice by defrosting refrigerators once in a while.
- Place the fridge away from high heat sources like ovens, stoves, and burners.
Old refrigerators can peak up your energy bills. If so, switching to a new branded refrigerator will surely be beneficialy to save energy and money.
