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According to the manufacturer's recommendation, you should only store 80% of the refrigerator's capacity and arrange food items in a staggered manner to ensure even airflow, thereby optimizing preservation.
3. Constantly opening and closing the refrigerator or leaving it open for too long
Frequent opening and closing or leaving the refrigerator open for extended periods will cause cold air to escape, leading to the equipment needing to operate more to maintain the necessary coldness for the food inside, resulting in energy wastage. Therefore, when you need to open the refrigerator to store or retrieve food, you should do so quickly to prevent cold air loss.
4. Putting hot food into the refrigerator
Many people have the habit of putting hot food into the refrigerator to cool it down quickly. However, this will raise the temperature inside the refrigerator, causing it to need to operate at a higher capacity, resulting in increased energy consumption.
Furthermore, putting hot food into the refrigerator also reduces the lifespan of the appliance quickly. Because when the refrigerator operates at full capacity, it will degrade and break down faster. Therefore, you need to let the food cool completely before placing it in the refrigerator.
5. Inappropriate Cold Temperature Adjustment
Refrigerators have temperature settings, usually in the form of a knob. When you adjust the number to a higher setting, the refrigerator operates at a higher capacity in both compartments.
If the refrigerator is storing few items and you set the temperature low (turning the knob to a higher number), the device's efficiency will be wasted, leading to increased electricity consumption. Conversely, if you store many items and set the temperature at a normal level, the device will be overloaded, requiring continuous operation to meet the necessary coldness.
Therefore, adjusting the refrigerator temperature should be based on the quantity of items inside. Additionally, during hot sunny weather, you should lower the refrigerator temperature to preserve food most effectively. In colder seasons, you can adjust the temperature higher to save energy for the device.
6. Placing the Refrigerator Near Heat Sources
Placing the refrigerator near heat sources such as gas stoves, electric rice cookers, microwaves,... or in areas with a lot of sunlight exposure will cause the refrigerator to consume more electricity.
7. Refrigerator Placed Flush Against the Wall
The condenser of the refrigerator is usually designed on the side or back of the unit. Therefore, if the refrigerator is placed in a narrow space, flush against the wall, the condenser will have difficulty dissipating heat. This leads to the refrigerator having to operate longer to reach the desired temperature threshold.
According to the manufacturer's recommendation, the refrigerator should be positioned about 10 cm away from the back wall and 2 cm away from each side to ensure airflow circulation around it as the refrigerator needs to dissipate heat during operation.
Above is a compilation of mistakes when using refrigerators that lead to increased electricity consumption. Hopefully, this article will help you use the refrigerator correctly to save energy. If you find this article helpful, don't forget to share it with others.
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