Simple ways to help your fridge run more efficiently

Want to save money on your energy bill? One of the easiest ways is to reduce the amount of electricity you use. There are different ways of saving electricity, but in this article, JGM Installation Company B.V. would like to focus on a very important and common matter: the use of our fridge.

Refrigerators are one of the biggest contributors of an electricity bill, and efficiently operating the same can significantly impact the total amount. Let’s take a look at two ways everyone can improve the energy efficiency of their fridge.

1. Keep the doors closed

No matter what type of fridge you have, this is the most obvious and cheapest way to reduce your energy usage. Standing in front of an open fridge can and will have a large impact on your energy bill. As the cold air escapes from your appliance, it requires more energy to return it to its intended temperature. We know that during quarantine, this has been a very challenging movement, since boredom took us so many times to the fridge. But still, it’s important to make decisions before ‘dreaming’ in front of the open doors of your fridge.  Limiting the amount of times you open it on a daily basis will conserve a great deal of energy in your home and also your electricity bill.

2. Organize, Clean and Remove Clutter From Your Fridge

When your items are easy to find inside of your fridge, you can spend less time with the door open. This will ultimately reduce the amount of energy you use. Any open space will cause heat to get into your fridge causing motor to work harder thereby consuming more electricity. It’s important to clean up your fridge regularly and make sure that dust does not accumulate on coils (back or bottom) and air intake grill (below the doors). Dust build up can make the motors work harder resulting in needing lot more electricity. Also, consider reducing the amount of items on the top shelf of your fridge, especially large bread items, food boxes, or serving dishes. This is a prime location and should be used for your most used items. The easier they are to grab, the quicker the door closes.