Fridges and the Second Beer Fridge
Refrigerators and freezers typically represent approximately 20% of total household energy use, making them the biggest contributors to residential energy consumption. In today’s society, nearly all homes have at least one refrigerator, almost 60% of households have a separate freezer and approximately 30% run a second fridge. Choosing energy efficient refrigeration options and keeping basic fridge maintenance up to date can significantly reduce energy consumption, bills and carbon emissions.
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