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Fridges run all day every day and make up around 18% of your energy bill. Depending on the age and size this could be costing you significant money each year. However there are simple things you can do to reduce this cost.\u00a0Getting rid of your second fridge\u00a0is an easy way to save considerable money and energy.<\/p>\n
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<\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr \/>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>KEEPING A SECOND FRIDGE<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keeping a second fridge is likely to be costing you a significant amount on your energy bill.\u00a0If you decide to keep an old fridge for use as a second fridge, even if it is inefficient, then consider only switching it on when you absolutely need to \u2013 for example for Christmas or a family function.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\"> }<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-5-1\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5-1\" data-target=\"#1af4c8b9599f341da\" href=\"#1af4c8b9599f341da\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">DOES OPENING THE DOOR USE ENERGY?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1af4c8b9599f341da\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nOpening the door of a fridge lets cold air out and warm air in, but this doesn\u2019t represent a lot of energy.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry too much about opening the door of the fridge as this is unlikely to use a lot of energy. Just try not to leave the door open for extended periods of time.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5-1\" data-target=\"#83ad1c75c43ca919b\" href=\"#83ad1c75c43ca919b\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">FRIDGE TEMPERATURE<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"83ad1c75c43ca919b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nKeeping your food and drinks at the best temperature can help you be energy efficient and also keep your food nice and fresh. Temperatures less than 3\u00b0C make fruit and vegetables less crisp and can be detrimental to fresh goods. Storing foods at colder temperatures in the fridge also uses more energy. Every degree lower requires roughly 5% more energy.<\/p>\n<p>Storing foods at 3\u00b0 to 5\u00b0C is recommended for fridges and -15\u00b0 to -18\u00b0C for freezers.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a thermometer to help with this.<\/p>\n<p>Consider the NSW Food Authority Guidelines for safely storing food in the fridge and freezer: <span class=\"s1\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last 1_1\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<hr \/>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>OLD FRIDGES<\/h2>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%; margin-right: 4%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A typical fridge manufactured today uses about a third of the energy of a fridge made 15 years ago. Old fridges are very inefficient and could be costing you a significant amount of money in your energy bill.<\/p>\n<p>If you have an old fridge at home it is likely to be very inefficient by today\u2019s standards. It may be worth replacing due to the high running costs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion_builder_column_1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last 1_2\" style='margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:48%'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" data-bg-url=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\"> }<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-5-2\">\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5-2\" data-target=\"#743d292a4bfbe1484\" href=\"#743d292a4bfbe1484\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">CAN I RECYCLE MY FRIDGE?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"743d292a4bfbe1484\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nIf you do decide to dispose of an old fridge it will not go to waste. The materials of a fridge are highly recyclable and there are services available to help manage their disposal. When you buy a new fridge the retailer may<\/p>\n<p>even offer to take the old one away for you.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also \u2018Fridge Buyback\u2019, an energy savings program that may actually pay you to give up your old second fridge or upright freezer. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fridgebuyback.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fridgebuyback.com.au<\/a><\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5-2\" data-target=\"#f391bb644ec73636f\" href=\"#f391bb644ec73636f\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">FRIDGE MAINTENANCE<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"f391bb644ec73636f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content\">\nTaking good care of your fridge is important. Some things to consider to ensure your fridge is operating at peak efficiency are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that it is located where the ambient temperature is not too high, and that it is well ventilated so that it operates at maximum efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that there is at least 75mm of air space around every side of the fridge<\/li>\n<li>If you have a fridge with an exposed \u2018coil\u2019 on the back (usually a thin black pipe in a zigzag shape) make sure that it is not covered in dust or cobwebs.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the door seals are intact. 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