01-12-2016, 10:07 PM
OK, the list... I know everyone here is waiting for it!
1) Place fridge on wall that the sun doesn't hit...
2) Clean Coils every 6-12 months. Dirty coils longer the fridge has to run wasting $
3) Never keep the fridge Empty. Keep water jugs 1 gallon plastic ones are what I use.
4) Replace 60 Watt Bulb with LED bulb. A small 5 watt led bulb is what I use.
5) Don't block the fans (airflow) top of the freezer. Keep it clear.
6) Let hot foods cool down before throwing it into the fridge.
7) cover the liquid items in the fridge. Items not covered creates excess moisture.
8) Keep the door CLOSED! Figure out what you need to get before opening the door.
9) Check the broken worn seals, clean where the seal makes contact to frame.
Well, I could go into a paragraph or so on each tip, but you get the point of it.
TWO other things you could do, the super max efficiency.
1) install a timer... Your fridge should be able to keep your food safely cool for 5+ hours in the night time when you sleep. Not like you'll be up opening the door. Consider installing a timer from sleeping hours. 11AM-6AM to cut the power.
This is an added benefit if you are on solar. Fridge won't have to run very much on batteries. Also, the fridge can't defrost at those hours, so it forces to defrost in the daytime when hopefully the sun is out.
2) Do at your own risk... Cut the power to the defrost circuit. Manual defrost might be a pain, but it will save you money be doing it yourself.
If on solar, you might consider yanking the defrost timer out and installing a switch, so you can force the fridge to defrost when the sun is out and not wearing down batteries.
Have fun!
1) Place fridge on wall that the sun doesn't hit...
2) Clean Coils every 6-12 months. Dirty coils longer the fridge has to run wasting $
3) Never keep the fridge Empty. Keep water jugs 1 gallon plastic ones are what I use.
4) Replace 60 Watt Bulb with LED bulb. A small 5 watt led bulb is what I use.
5) Don't block the fans (airflow) top of the freezer. Keep it clear.
6) Let hot foods cool down before throwing it into the fridge.
7) cover the liquid items in the fridge. Items not covered creates excess moisture.
8) Keep the door CLOSED! Figure out what you need to get before opening the door.
9) Check the broken worn seals, clean where the seal makes contact to frame.
Well, I could go into a paragraph or so on each tip, but you get the point of it.
TWO other things you could do, the super max efficiency.
1) install a timer... Your fridge should be able to keep your food safely cool for 5+ hours in the night time when you sleep. Not like you'll be up opening the door. Consider installing a timer from sleeping hours. 11AM-6AM to cut the power.
This is an added benefit if you are on solar. Fridge won't have to run very much on batteries. Also, the fridge can't defrost at those hours, so it forces to defrost in the daytime when hopefully the sun is out.
2) Do at your own risk... Cut the power to the defrost circuit. Manual defrost might be a pain, but it will save you money be doing it yourself.
If on solar, you might consider yanking the defrost timer out and installing a switch, so you can force the fridge to defrost when the sun is out and not wearing down batteries.
Have fun!