unplug refrigerator to save electricity
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, refrigerators use more power than any other commonly owned appliance -- about twice as much as a dishwasher. But while most modern homesteaders gladly do without dishwashers and clothes dryers, few unplug their refrigerators.n the other hand, if you need to store fresh meat or other foods that won't keep at room temperature but you still want to reduce your energy use, a compromise may be in order. Many fridge-free households use an energy-efficient chest freezer for long-term storage and making ice.