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our friends at the New York Public Interest Research Group
(NYPIRG), here is a list of everyday energy saving tips for
appliances. If all refrigerators today were as efficient as the
best available models, we could eliminate the need for the
equivalent of 15 large 1000-megawatt nuclear power plants. When
buying appliances, be sure to check the Energy Efficiency Rating
(EER) the higher the number, the better. Meanwhile, cut your
electricity costs with the tips below. They offer ways to make
any model more efficient. Make sure the seals on the door of
your refrigerator are airtight. To check, close the door over a
dollar bill with half of it in the refrigerator and half of it
outside; if it pulls out easily, your seal may need replacing.
Don’t let frost build up in your freezer — it increases the
amount of energy needed to keep the engine running. Keep your
refrigerator away from heat-producing appliances — direct
exposure to heat will make it work