Energy Resources Journal » Refrigerator http://newpathenergy.com Energy: How to Save It, How to Make It - and everything in between! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:58:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Haier Energy Star Refrigerator / Freezer Premium 20.7 Cu Ft, Stainless Steel – PRTS21SACLS http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-20-7-cu-ft-stainless-steel-prts21sacls/ http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-20-7-cu-ft-stainless-steel-prts21sacls/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:00:44 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=2765

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This stainless steel premium Energy Star certified Haier refrigerator/ freezer includes multiple spill-proof shelves, blue tint fresh food bins, blue tint one-gallon door storage with hugger, deluxe crisper drawers with glass cover, blue tint covered diary compartment, deluxe encapsulated deli drawer, convenient temperature control, and 2 half-width adjustable freezer door bins. Additional features include: a full-width tilt-out freezer door basket, full-width adjustable interior freezer shelf, automatic interior light in both freezer and fresh food sections, seamless easy-to-clean freezer interior, ice cube/utility storage bin, removable ice cube shelf with 2 full-size ice cube trays, and textured steel doors and cabinet. Dimensions (in inches): 31. 25 W x 67 7/8 H x 33 D

BUY: Haier Energy Star Refrigerator / Freezer Premium 20.7 Cu Ft, Stainless Steel – PRTS21SACLS

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-20-7-cu-ft-stainless-steel-prts21sacls/feed/ 0 MSD2573VE 25 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Energy Star Refrigerator http://newpathenergy.com/msd2573ve-25-cu-ft-side-by-side-energy-star-refrigerator/ http://newpathenergy.com/msd2573ve-25-cu-ft-side-by-side-energy-star-refrigerator/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:50:51 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=2320

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Maytag MSD2573VES 25 Cu. Ft. Total Capacity ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator with Flat Smooth Door.

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/msd2573ve-25-cu-ft-side-by-side-energy-star-refrigerator/feed/ 0 Haier Energy Star Refrigerator / Freezer Premium 18.2 Cu Ft, White – PRTS18SACW http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-18-2-cu-ft-white-prts18sacw/ http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-18-2-cu-ft-white-prts18sacw/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:54:51 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=2024

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Style meets function: this refrigerator s distinctive blue-tint features highlight its plentiful storage options. Perfect for a family with varied tastes. This ENERGY STAR certified refrigerator includes: multiple spill-proof shelves, blue tint fresh food bins, blue tint gallon door storage with hugger, deluxe crisper drawers with glass cover, blue trimmed covered dairy compartment, deluxe blue tinted encapsulated converted deli drawer, and convenient temperature control. Additional features include: 2 half-width adjustable freezer door bins, full width adjustable interior freezer shelf, full-width tilt-out freezer door basket, automatic interior light in both freezer and fresh food sections, seamless easy-to-clean freezer interior, ice cub/utility storage bin, removable ice cube shelf with 2 full-size ice cube trays, textured steel doors and cabinet, never clean condenser, reversible doors and handles, automatic door stop, post loop condenser, kick plate, and deluxe door handle. Dimensions (in inches): 29. 625 W x 65. 375 H x 32. 25 D

BUY: Haier Energy Star Refrigerator / Freezer Premium 18.2 Cu Ft, White – PRTS18SACW

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-freezer-premium-18-2-cu-ft-white-prts18sacw/feed/ 0 Haier Energy Star Refrigerator French Door Counter Depth 21 Cu Ft, Black – RBFS21TIAE http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-french-door-counter-depth-21-cu-ft-black-rbfs21tiae/ http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-french-door-counter-depth-21-cu-ft-black-rbfs21tiae/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:56:22 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=1913

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Haier s new Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator aligns perfectly with your surrounding cabinets, bringing a classic style and appealing order to your kitchen. Organizational options provide flexibility to fit both your kitchen and your lifestyle. The Haier French Door design places groceries at eye level and conserves energy, since chefs and snackers only need to open one side to get the item they want. Easy-access freezer drawers store frozen meats in the large lower drawer, while veggies, desserts and the ice maker are conveniently located in the upper drawer.

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/haier-energy-star-refrigerator-french-door-counter-depth-21-cu-ft-black-rbfs21tiae/feed/ 0 How much money can I save by getting a new refrigerator? http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-money-can-i-save-by-getting-a-new-refrigerator/ http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-money-can-i-save-by-getting-a-new-refrigerator/#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 18:56:39 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=862 Mine was made in 1992. I can’t find it on the energy star web site, though. Just say your average refrigerator from 1992 vs. an average new one today, how much could I save in a year?

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-money-can-i-save-by-getting-a-new-refrigerator/feed/ 1 Whirlpool refrigerator question? http://newpathenergy.com/whirlpool-refrigerator-question/ http://newpathenergy.com/whirlpool-refrigerator-question/#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 18:59:57 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=788 I have a Whirlpool energy star refrigerator (side-by-side) it’s only a couple of years old and has worked perfectly. I don’t know if I just never noticed it before, or if it’s a new possible “issue” but the middle of the fridge (where the soft plastic part of the door rests on) is HOT!!
I mean, my elbow touched it today and I literally jumped back! Is normal for that part (the 1-2 inch section between the freezer & fridge) to heat up like this??

Thanks for your help! :)

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/whirlpool-refrigerator-question/feed/ 3 My new refrigerator makes a high pitched whine, can I quiet it? http://newpathenergy.com/my-new-refrigerator-makes-a-high-pitched-whine-can-i-quiet-it/ http://newpathenergy.com/my-new-refrigerator-makes-a-high-pitched-whine-can-i-quiet-it/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:03:55 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/?p=737 I have a new Maytag refrigerator (not Energy Star) that is making a high pitched whine or ringing sound when it’s running. I researched this a bit and have read that it usually is caused by the new high speed, energy efficient compressors and is considered normal. That may be but it gives me headaches! I had Maytag out to inspect it and they offered to replace the compressor and drier but said it appears the refrigerator is operating normally and this surgery may not make the shrill noise go away? Is there anything I can do? Maybe carpet under the unit? Thanks.
Forgot to add that I did have Home Depot replace the original refrigerator with an new, identical one. The new (and current) one makes the same noise. That’s why I belive it when Maytag says it’s normal. I’m concerned that having them replace the compressor & drier will be a big waste of time as they will probably put in the exact same part with the same characteristics.

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/my-new-refrigerator-makes-a-high-pitched-whine-can-i-quiet-it/feed/ 3 How much energy (in dollars) does a standard refrigerator use a month? http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-energy-in-dollars-does-a-standard-refrigerator-use-a-month/ http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-energy-in-dollars-does-a-standard-refrigerator-use-a-month/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:50:01 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-energy-in-dollars-does-a-standard-refrigerator-use-a-month/ Does anyone know how much the energy bill from a refrigerator is? Also, what about the diff in cost between an energy-star version vs. non-energy-star?

I’m thinking of getting a second one and just wanted an idea of how much more my electricity bill will be. I see a lot of good ones that I could get for less than $500. But, I wanted to know if the cheap ones that don’t have the “energy star” will end up costing more in the long run.

Thanks,
Steve

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/how-much-energy-in-dollars-does-a-standard-refrigerator-use-a-month/feed/ 2 Can I get a tax credit for an energy star qualified refrigerator? http://newpathenergy.com/can-i-get-a-tax-credit-for-an-energy-star-qualified-refrigerator/ http://newpathenergy.com/can-i-get-a-tax-credit-for-an-energy-star-qualified-refrigerator/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:53:53 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/can-i-get-a-tax-credit-for-an-energy-star-qualified-refrigerator/ My husband and I just bought an $850 refrigerator that is energy star qualified in 2009. Can we get a tax credit for that purchase?

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]]> http://newpathenergy.com/can-i-get-a-tax-credit-for-an-energy-star-qualified-refrigerator/feed/ 2 How to Make your Refrigerator Run More Efficiently http://newpathenergy.com/how-to-make-your-refrigerator-run-more-efficiently/ http://newpathenergy.com/how-to-make-your-refrigerator-run-more-efficiently/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:09:47 +0000 newpathenergy http://newpathenergy.com/how-to-make-your-refrigerator-run-more-efficiently/ Most people don’t realize how much electricity a refrigerator uses. Unlike most household appliances, a refrigerator is working hard all the time. It is a heat pump, pumping heat out of the freezer, and using a fan to cool off the refrigerator unit. So, if you want to save money on your utility bill, you should make sure that your refrigerator is running at top efficiency.

The more efficient your refrigerator is, the less energy it will use. And that, of course, saves you money. Sometimes, the best way to make an old refrigerator more efficient is to simply get rid of it, and replace it with an Energy Star compliant new model. The savings on your electric bill can be substantial. Additionally, features such as automatic defrosting consume electricity as well. Modern designs are more energy efficient, and so replacing an old refrigerator almost always makes a great deal of sense.

Of course, whether your refrigerator is new or old, there are always other things that you can do to improve its efficiency. Is your freezer full? It should be. A full freezer is easier to keep cold. Filling milk jugs with tap water about two thirds the way up will eventually provide a nice block of ice that will help keep your freezer cold with minimal use of energy. And, in case of a black out, the jugs of frozen water will help keep other things in the freezer cold longer. Best of all, in case of a severe emergency — think hurricane season — the jugs of water can be thawed out and used. Remember, when you fill up those jugs to put in the freezer, don’t fill them all the way to the top. Water expands when it freezes. Two thirds full should be just fine.

Speaking of water, open water evaporates and condenses in a refrigerator. This makes the refrigerator work harder, and also tends to drip little annoying drops of water on your hands whenever you reach for something on the top shelf. So, if you put something wet into the fridge, make sure it is covered.

Another handy method of making your refrigerator more efficient is to use the “energy saver” setting on your refrigerator’s controls. The controls can be found on the inside of the refrigerator unit, often on the refrigerator’s “ceiling.” Try different settings, and be sure to use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure the settings keep your food cold, between 35 and 37 degrees fahrenheit, or around 2 degrees celsius. While you’re at it, get a freezer thermometer as well. The freezer should be around 0 degrees fahrenheit, -18 celsius. Check both thermometers regularly, particularly during the summer.

When opening the doors to your refrigerator and freezer, make sure you’ve already got a pretty good idea what you’re looking for. Keeping the door open while you “take inventory” is a bad habit that you should try to break. Know what’s in your refrigerator, and where it’s located. Refrigerator and freezer doors are kept closed with magnetic strips. The magnetic strips are embedded in a rubber seal around the door. Keep the seals clean. Debris on the seal can let air in and out, compromising the air tightness and making the refrigerator work harder.

You can test for good seals by slipping a dollar bill in between the door and the fridge. Close the door, and try to take the dollar bill out. If it’s easy to remove, your seals need cleaning. After cleaning, try using silicone spray to revitalize the old rubber on the seals. If this doesn’t improve things, you might want to see if you can get the seals replaced. You can order replacement refrigerator seals online, or by phone, from your refrigerator’s manufacturer.

Bob Vila recommends that you put replacement seals in the clothes dryer for a few minutes to warm them. Warming, he says, removes the crimps that come from being packed in the shipping box. And while your keeping the door clean, be sure to vacuum around the coils. The refrigerator coils are usually either on the back of the unit, or on the bottom of it. The coils are essential working parts of your refrigerator — they are how the refrigerator dissipates the heat that it is pumping out of the interior. Dirty coils don’t dissipate heat well, because the dirt acts like an insulator. Clean coils do what they’re supposed to do — dissipate heat at maximum efficiency.

These simple maintenance tips should make your refrigerator live a healthy, energy efficient life. And you’ll notice the difference on your utility bill.

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