Energy Saving Tips For Home

Refrigerator

Choose energy efficient refrigerators. Refrigerators with "Grade 1" energy label are the most energy efficient.
Do not put a refrigerator near a heat source - an oven, a dishwasher or direct sunlight from a window.
Leave enough space between a refrigerator and walls or cabinets so that air can circulate around the condensing coils. Trapped heat increases energy consumption.
Make sure that the refrigerator door is closed and the door seals are intact. Avoid opening the refrigerator door too frequently.
Do not set the refrigerator temperature unnecessarily low.
Allow hot or warm food to cool down to room temperature before putting it into the refrigerator.
Do not store too much food in a refrigerator. Cover all food stored, and arrange them properly so that cold air can circulate freely.
Defrost a direct-cool type refrigerator regularly. Do not let frost build up in the freezer compartment as this will increase energy consumption.
Empty the refrigerator and switch it off before going abroad for a long period of time.