Refrigerator: Reduce power consumption - all tips!
Rule number one when it comes to "saving refrigerator electricity" is: please choose the location of the refrigerator cleverly! Places where it is exposed to direct sunlight or next to heat sources such as stoves or heaters are unfavorable. Because: The warmer the location, the higher the electricity consumption - so it makes sense to set up the refrigerator in a shady, cool place. If, for example, the ambient temperature is 20 instead of 21 °C, the energy consumption of the device is reduced by about six percent. In our article "Seven myths about saving energy", by the way, we put supposed energy wisdom through its paces.
Tip 1: Seven degrees is optimal
The temperature setting inside the device is also an important factor. Depending on the model, each degree more amounts to a double-digit euro amount per year. 7 °C in the refrigerator is optimal, minus 18 °C in the freezer compartment is sufficient. The best way to check this is with a thermometer.
Tip 2: Full is better than empty
With a view to electricity consumption, you should Also fill the refrigerator correctly. The following applies: The appliance consumes the least energy when it is fully filled. At least if you help yourself to the refrigerator several times a day – which is likely to be the case in most households. This is because every time it is opened, an air exchange takes place, in which cold air escapes from the appliance and warm kitchen air penetrates in. The more air the refrigerator contains, the more can flow out – and the more warm air flowing into it must then be cooled down again.
Tip 3: Defrosting is the order of the day
It is also very important to defrost the freezer compartment of the refrigerator regularly. This is because icing increases electricity consumption considerably. This is true even for a modern appliance with energy efficiency class A. If you defrost your freezer compartment twice a year, you can save between 15 and 45 percent energy.
Tip 4: Pay attention to the energy efficiency class
When buying a new refrigerator, you should definitely pay attention to the energy efficiency label, which has been mandatory for all new appliances traded in the EU since 1998. This is because old appliances consume significantly more electricity than new models and this is also noticeable in the electricity bill. In most cases, the purchase of a top device has already paid off after just a few years.
Seit März 2021 gibt es in Deutschland neue Energieeffizienzlabel, die der technischen Weiterentwicklung der Haushaltsgeräte Rechnung tragen. Die Kategorisierung in verschiedene „grüne“ Gruppen von A bis A+++ gehört damit der Vergangenheit an, es gilt nun wieder eine einheitliche Skala von A bis G.
Tip 5: When it comes to the refrigerator, the following applies: Close the door!
Um zu vermeiden, dass allzu viel warme Luft in den Kühlschrank strömt, gilt auch: frisch gekochte Speisen bitte nie warm in den Kühlschrank stellen! Sie sollten außerhalb des Gerätes erst vollständig abkühlen. Und noch ein wichtiger Tipp: Die Kühlschranktür sollte immer nur kurz geöffnet werden – damit man stets schnell findet, wonach man sucht, räumt man den Kühlschrank am besten immer nach demselben System ein.
Tip 6: Everything is still tight?
Besonders hoch ist der Stromverbrauch logischerweise, wenn die Dichtungen der Kühlschranktür nicht mehr richtig schließen. Deshalb sollte man sie regelmäßig überprüfen – und kaputte Dichtungen gegen neue tauschen. Ob die Tür noch richtig schließt, lässt sich übrigens ganz leicht prüfen: einfach eine angeschaltete Taschenlampe in den Kühlschrank legen und die Tür schließen. Dringt Licht aus dem Innenraum in die abgedunkelte Küche, müssen die Dichtungen erneuert werden.
source : Kühlschrank: Stromverbrauch senken – alle Tipps! enercity Magazin