Green Tip #5 – Reduce your refrigerator’s energy consumption
There is a refrigerator in most homes, and they are always running and consuming significant energy. According to the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources website, “a typical 4-room air-conditioned HDB flat spends 30% of its energy bills on air-conditioning, 17% on its refrigerator, 10% on lighting, and 9% on its water heater.” Since the refrigerator is the second highest energy consumer in our house, we should aim to reduce its energy consumption. Try some of the steps below:
- Close the refrigerator door immediately after taking out the food
- Ensure that the refrigerator is not placed near heat sources (eg. heating appliances or sunlight)
- Ensure that there is space for airflow near the compressor and condenser coils
- Check that the door is air tight by closing the door on a piece of paper, which should stay in place
- Allow hot food to cool before placing the food in the refrigerator
- Allow sufficient space in the refrigerator for air circulation and do not stuff too many food inside
- Buy a refrigerator with the smallest model to suit your needs and choose an energy-efficient one
Image attribution: LinBow.
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