Keep your fridge cool. Position your refrigerator away from heat sources such as ovens and dishwashers. Heat sources make your fridge work harder to keep your food cold.

Give it space to breathe. Leave a space between the wall and the refrigerator to allow air to circulate - this keeps the coils cooler so your refrigerator doesn't have to work as hard. Consult your refrigerator owner manual for the recommended distance to ensure optimum energy savings.

Don't let your second fridge weigh down your utility bill. If you have an older refrigerator in your basement or garage, it could be costing you $110 per year to run it.

Choose ENERGY STAR for your second fridge. For families that need a second refrigerator year round, replace the old one with a new ENERGY STAR certified unit and save about $50 a year in operating costs!

Flip Your Fridge! On average, a 15-year old refrigerator uses twice as much energy as a new ENERGY STAR refrigerator. By properly recycling your old refrigerator and replacing it with a new ENERGY STAR certified model, you could save $260 and reduce your carbon footprint by as much as 9,800 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years. Learn more at energystar.gov/flipyourfridge.