Why buy an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator?
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators keep you saving month after month by using high efficiency compressors, improved insulation, and more precise temperature and defrost mechanisms to improve energy efficiency. Choosing an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator is easy—just look for the ENERGY STAR label and save on your energy costs.
You’ll get premium efficiency with all the features you desire:
- ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator models use 40% less energy than a conventional model sold before 2001.
- Many models include automatic ice-makers and through-the-door ice dispensers.
- Qualified models are also available with top, bottom, and side-by-side freezers.
- All ENERGY STAR models are performance tested to ensure energy savings and quality, so you can buy with confidence.
See information on our ENERGY STAR refrigerator promotion to learn how you can get cash back on a new premium efficiency ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator.
Consider recycling your old refrigerator.
Tips for Choosing an
ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator
When you begin shopping for a new ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator, here are some things to remember:
- Ask for an ENERGY STAR model. When buying a refrigerator or freezer from a retailer, request an ENERGY STAR qualified model to ensure it offers you the highest level of energy efficiency.
- Check the yellow EnergyGuide label to determine how much energy is used to operate the model, compare the energy use of similar models to approximate annual operating costs.
- Purchase an appropriate-sized refrigerator or freezer model for your needs. Generally, the larger the refrigerator or freezer model, the greater the energy consumption. The most energy-efficient refrigerator models are typically 16-20 cubic feet. The most energy-efficient freezer models are typically chest freezers.
- Consider buying a refrigerator model with a top freezer. Top freezer models use 10-25% less energy than side-by-side models.
- Look for a refrigerator with automatic moisture control. Models with this feature have been engineered to prevent moisture accumulation on the cabinet exterior without the addition of a heater. This is not the same thing as an “anti-sweat” heater. Models with an anti-sweat heater will consume 5% to 10% more energy than models without this feature.
- Manual defrost models use half the energy of automatic defrost models but must be defrosted periodically to realize energy savings. Frost buildup increases the amount of energy needed to keep the motor running. Don’t allow frost to build up more than one-quarter of an inch.
View a list of ENERGY
STAR Qualified Refrigerators.
Visit the national ENERGY STAR website for more information on ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators.
