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Refrigerators use more electricity than an other item in the home.
When purchasing a new refrigerator, specify an energy-efficient model. Check out the EnergyStar guide for products. Size heating and air conditioning equipment appropriately. Too large a system is just as inefficient as too small a system. Focus on the life-cycle costs and savings of the appliances that you buy.