5 Fridges Tips in Line with Sustainability

1. Check for wear and tear on door seals at least once a year. If the door is not sealing properly across the whole surface, your energy costs will be needlessly high.
2. Place your fridge away from heat sources such as ovens, glasswashers, out of direct sunlight, or away from other equipment that may radiate heat. Heat sources make these appliances work harder to keep their interior cool. To that end keeping your refrigerator / freezer in a well ventilated and controlled ambient will further reduce running times and energy consumption.
3. Clean your fridge’s condenser coils every 6 to 12 months. Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner attachment on the coils, which are either at the bottom or the back of the fridge. Equipment not running at its full potential has the effect of using more energy and costing more to run for the end user. TURN THE UNIT OFF AND use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner attachment on the coils.
4. Proper maintenance will give a longer life to your refrigerator and will also save more energy. So, be sure to regularly clean and defrost your machine.
5. Set the fridge thermostat to between 3°C and 5°C. Every degree lower requires five percent more energy.