Energy Star Refrigerators Review: Are They Truly Better?
When you purchase Energy Star refrigerators, you will know that they are 20% more efficient energy-wise than other refrigerators.
Natural gas, along with coal generates about 70% of the electricity in the United States. These are contributors of greenhouse gases to our atmosphere. This is one of the causes of global warming.
Because the refrigerator made today use less energy than the older ones, they are better for the environment and you need not sacrifice the features you desire in a refrigerator.
When you choose a qualified model of these, you will save about $165 with the lifetime of your fridge. Some of the improvements were done to the compressors and to the insulation of the appliance. And the performance, features and conveniences are always being improved upon.
A full size refrigerator, about 7.75 cubic feet or more, will save more than 20% in energy. This is the same for a compact refrigerator or compact freezer.
A regular full size freezer, 7.75 cubic feet or more will save more than 10%. In April of 2008, the criteria changed to this. Refrigerators from the 1980s are generally considered very old and inefficient when it comes to saving energy.
If you replace one from the 1970s, you will end up saving over $200 during the life of your new one. There are calculators on line to help you find out how much you will save, according to the age of your old fridge.
Energy Star products are government-backed. They were produced to let consumers easily recognize the energy saving appliances. They are also produced to reduce the greenhouse gases and pollutants of various kinds caused by over usage of our energy sources.
If everyone used only energy savers, the world might be a safer place to live. So, even if your new energy saving appliance costs a little more than the others, you will realize the savings in your energy bills with Energy Star refrigerators.
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