Newer refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners cost much less to operate than older units. For example,
replacing a 20 year old, 18 cubic feet refrigerator with a new ENERGY STARŪ refrigerator will result in an annual energy cost savings
of about $130. At this rate, the savings will pay for the cost of the new refrigerator in five to seven years.
If you are planning to buy a new refrigerator or freezer, please consider these energy efficiency tips: |
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Choose the right size!
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| The larger the appliance, the more electricity it will use, so consider the number of people that will be using
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- One or two people - 340L or 12 cubic feet
- Three or four people - 395 to 480L or 14 to 17 cubic feet
- Each additional person - add 55L or 2 cubic feet
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Configuration Counts
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Top freezer models are the most efficient, followed by bottom freezers, with side-by-side models being the least efficient.
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Look for the ENERGY STARŪ
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The ENERGY STARŪ symbol is a simple way for you to identify products that are amoung the most energy-efficient
on the market. Only manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the ENERGY STARŪ criteria, can label their products with this
symbol. Find out more about qualified ENERGY STARŪ products at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar
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Look for a low EnerGuide rating
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The EnerGuide label is a tool to help you make an energy-wise choice when buying a new appliance. It shows how
much energy appliances consume in a year of normal service, and makes it easy to compare the energy efficiency of each model to others
of the same size and class.
When shopping for a new appliance, look for a low EnerGuide rating. Find out about EnerGuide at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energuide
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