Long-Term Savings Tip

Look for the ENERGY STAR label when buying a new refrigerator. Select a new refrigerator that is the right size for your household. Top freezer models are more energy efficient than side-by-side models. Features like icemakers and water dispensers, while convenient, do use more energy.

How Much Electricity Do Appliances Use?
This chart shows how much energy a typical appliance uses
per year and its corresponding cost based on national averages.
For example, a refrigerator uses almost five times
the electricity the average television uses.
Visit energysavers.gov for instructions on calculating
the electrical use of your appliances.
Source: Buildings Energy Data Book 2010, 2.1.16 Operating Characteristics of Electric Appliances in the Residential Sector