Get Rid of That Old Fridge

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Purchasing an appliance is a big deal. Its got to go with the decor, it's size has to suite your needs, and it's got to be within your budget. Well let's add another burdensome item to think about, is the fridge energy-efficient.

Your fridge will be the largest single consumer of energy in your house. If a typical fridge has a lifespan of 18 years, consider the amount of energy you will save by purchasing the most energy efficient (Energy-Star approved) fridge out there. Chances are, the fridge will pay for itself. Currently the most energy efficient fridge on the market will use 50% less energy that accounts for $70 in savings per year! that means that after 18 years you will have saved $1260. That's what I love most about being environmentally friendly, the extra cash I get to keep! If you have a fridge that was made before 1995 chances are it was made before the new standards were in effect. Dangerous, ozone-depleting agents may be present in those old fridges, so please dispose them properly.

Thanks to Jeffrey Langholz and Kelly Turner for the great information.

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Lauren said:

Sweet! It's true. It's better to go for the energy-efficient one because in the end you will have saved a ton of money. I'm always content in saving a few bucks.

Posted at 08:55 PM, on July 26 2007

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Aren Harris said:

I would never get rid of my old fridge. First of all, they can't 'just open' and second, THEY WERE MADE TO LAST! Why not keep the old fridges and refurbish them. Or replace seals and clean the coils, use em' till they break or cannot be repaired.
Old fridges are more efficient if they are used correctly, I'm sorry energy dude that wants us to buy a cheaply made and lasting only 3 year junk, but I'd much rather keep the old fridge, not buy a cheap fridge that only lasts until the warranty runs out. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Or by today's standards- Just chuck it out, its 2 years old and uses 'too much' energy. We should go back to the old-ways; build it to last (then I'll buy a new fridge), don't make it so it will die when the warranty runs out and where are the repairmen that say "That's cheap and easy to fix?"
I hope you 'greenies' realize that some things just weren't meant to be.
King Regards,
A person who loves OLD fridges

Posted at 03:30 AM, on March 31 2010

Get Rid of That Old Fridge

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