Getting the Most out of the Fridge and Freezer

Even though we are kind enough to provide food and shelter for our household appliances, sometimes they can be greedy and unappreciative, draining precious energy as quickly as taking money out of our wallets. While there are several appliances that act as energy hogs, it's no secret that the refrigerator and freezer are two of the bigger offenders.

The Simple Dollar recently posted an article that gives 7 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Refrigerator and Freezer. Apparently, there are a few really easy things that everyone can do to start saving money and energy almost immediately. For instance, did you know that moving the fridge away from the wall by just a couple of inches can make it up to 40% more efficient? Likewise, filling your freezer with jugs of frozen water reduces the amount of time that it has to run.

Following some of these steps can lead to some quick savings. To read more about maximizing the value of the fridge and freezer, visit The Simple Dollar.