Summer energy efficiency tips for your refridgerator

Because your refridgerator runs continuously to keep food and beverages cold, it can be a major consumer of energy. To reduce the amount of electricity your refridgerator uses, and lower your electricity bill, consider these simple, smart ideas.

• Clean your refridgerator coils on a regular basis.


• Maintain your refridgerator temperature at 35 to 38 degress Fahrenheit.

If you have a second, working fridge or freezer, did you know that it could be costing you up to $150 a year in electricity? ComEd's Fridge and Freezer Recycle Rewards will pick up that second appliance for FREE, recycle it in an environmentally friendly way and mail you a check for $35 per appliance.

Restrictions apply. For information, visit

ComEd.com/ApplianceRecycling or call 888-806-2273

Published from ComEd's Energy@Home publication. May 2011