Some refrigerator tips

Aside from ironing and running aircon units, refrigerator is also one of the most costly appliances to run in our households. Now that economic meltdown is still on rage, housewives like me find ways to cut down household expenses. Below are some tips to conserve energy and get the best performance of our refrigerators I found on the web:

• Defrost freeze compartment whenever frost builds up to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Open and close doors quickly.
• Remove or return several items at once.
• Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator. It's safer.
• Thawing items also absorb heat from other foods to reduce refrigerator running time.
• Keep condenser coils clean by regular vacuuming.
• Dust acts as an insulator that can cut down cooling efficiency.
• Replace worn door gaskets.
• Keep a good, tight door seal for best operating efficiency.
• Install your refrigerator away from the range, direct sunlight, registers, radiators, or any other heat source.
• Fill refrigerator to capacity for best operating efficiency, but do not overcrowd or block air circulation.