Re: [pvusers] Fw: Energy Pig Frig

[Chris Brock <cbrock@cisco.com>]

Per my earlier post here, my 25 CF Kenmore uses exactly what the yellow 
energy label says, 1.5 kwhrs a day (almost 10% of my daily kwhr 
consumption). I too, used a Watts Up meter to verify it. I have the 
refrigerator at the factory recommended settings. We meet Joel's 
guidelines, although I do have to admit it took a long time to get my wife 
to stop putting hot food in the refrigerator.

Chris


At 09:13 AM 5/9/2002, Joel Davidson wrote:
>1) What is the room ambient temperature?
>2) How much space do you have around the refrigerator (sides, top,
>back)?
>3) How full is the refrigerator and with what?
>
>Here's some advice about using a refrigerator.
>
>Refrigerator Energy Saving Tips
>
>1. Refrigerators and freezers operate more efficiently when full but not
>over-crowded. It takes more energy to keep air cold than to keep food or
>liquids cold. Allow enough space between items for air to circulate
>freely.
>
>2. Locate your refrigerator away from the direct flow of warm air from
>the cooking stove, heating ducts, or direct sunlight.
>
>3. Use a thermometer in your refrigerator and freezer. Operate the
>refrigerator at 34 to 37 F (1 to 3 C). Separate freezers are kept at 0
>to 5 F (-18 to -15 C). Refrigerator/freezers with one outside door
>should be 15 to 20 F (-9 to -7 C) in the freezer compartment.
>
>4. Clean the condenser coils a couple times a year. Dust build-up causes
>your refrigerator to work harder and use more electricity.
>
>5. Uncovered liquids cause frost to form that require more frequent
>defrosting. Keep containers sealed.
>
>6. Allow hot food to cool slightly before placing in the refrigerator.
>Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator, not on the counter. Thaw frozen
>foods in the refrigerator overnight and they should be ready to use by
>the next evening.
>
>7. Open and close the refrigerator door as quickly as possible. Children
>can be taught that energy conservation is fun by making a game of
>getting what you want out of the refrigerator and closing the door
>quickly.
>
>
>gig wrote:
>
> > Chris; After much research I decided to buy a Kenmore model # 6198
> > 18.79 cu.ft. Energy star rated at 417kwh/yr. =1.14kwh/dayNow the
> > problem after giving it a few days to "catch up" I began metering it's
> > use with a Watts Up power meter. Over the last week it has used
> > 1.72kwh/day or a whopping 50.8% more than published figures. If you do
> > find out who to complain to, let us all know...  it is worththinking
> > about, especially if you buy an Energy Star fridge that isaccidentally
> > or purposely mislabeled... Gig
>
>
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