ENERGY STAR® refrigerator facts

• Average lifetime of new refrigerator = 13 years
• Conventional full-size refrigerator price range = $300 - $5,000
• ENERGY STAR® full-size refrigerator price range = $400 - $5,000
• Time to recover the extra cost of ENERGY STAR model = 2-6 years
• Average annual degradation in efficiency = 1.37%

Do you have an extra refrigerator?
Retiring the old refrigerator in your garage or basement can save more than $90 per year. Over 5 years, that's enough money to buy:

• A new computer
• A new pool table
• 100 new ENERGY STAR qualified light bulbs

Replacing the old refrigerator in your garage or basement with a new ENERGY STAR qualified compact refrigerator can save almost $65 per year. Over 5 years, that's enough money to buy:

• A new air hockey table
• A new Playstation 2 along with seven games
• A new Energy Star qualified compact refrigerator

Replacing your old full-size refrigerator with a new ENERGY STAR qualified model can save you nearly $50 per year. Over 5 years, that is enough money to buy:

• A new 15” LCD television
• Two new microwave ovens
• A new five megapixel digital camera

Refrigerator energy tools

ENERGY STAR® refrigerator calculator

Energy Guide Fridge Calc

Refrigerator energy tips

• Position your refrigerator away from a heat source such as the oven or direct sunlight from a window.
• Allow air to circulate around the condenser coils. Leave a space between the wall or cabinets and the refrigerator or freezer. Keep the coils clean.
• Make sure the door seals are airtight.
• Keep your refrigerator between 35 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit and your freezer at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
• When purchasing a new refrigerator, select the smallest size possible to meet your needs. For second refrigerators, consider a compact mini-fridge instead of a full sized model.

Information for this section was provided by ENERGY STAR®

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