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How to evaluate cheap fridge freezers to suit your needs.
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If you have decided to take a look at cheap fridge freezers, consider the price, type and size carefully, as the cheapest fridge freezer is not always the best. The running costs, energy efficiency and features need to be evaluated carefully.
Fridge freezers are on for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so if the one you choose is not energy efficient, it is costing you more to run and will also be responsible for a higher amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere.
Fridge freezers can be organized in a number of ways.
Fridge over freezer,
Freezer over fridge
Side by side fridge freezer. (A side by side fridge freezer uses 10% more energy than top to bottom ones).
Fridge freezers can be built-in or freestanding, so be sure to check which type suits your needs best.
The size of your fridge freezer will reflect its running costs, so make sure the one you choose is appropriate to your storage and culinary needs.
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Check Energy Efficiency Labels
The energy labelling of cold appliances has been in place for more than a decade, with ratings ranging from the efficient A++ to the power-hungry G classifications.
As you are looking for the best buy in a fridge freezer showing optimum levels for both efficiency and reliability and price, look to buy one that is rated A+ or A++on the energy label.
Always look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo or energy rating label to compare the appliance running costs and price before purchasing your fridge freezer.
The label or logo is your guarantee that the product is the most energy efficient in its category, informing you how much it will cost to run and how it will help prevent climate change.
If you are thinking of placing your fridge freezer in an out-house or garage, remember to check your appliance warranty for approved location.
Check that your intended fridge freezer has two thermostats, so the temperature of both compartments can be set independently. The temperature should be kept at 37°F-40°F (between 0°C and 5°C) for your fridge, and 5°F (-18°C) for the freezer area.
To keep the temperature stable, do not open the fridge freezer doors more often, or longer, than necessary.
To keep the fridge freezer working efficiently, clean the fridge freezer regularly and keep the freezer compartment defrosted.
CHECK FOR THE FOLLOWING
Cheap fridge freezers need to be checked carefully for the presence, importance, and easy use of the following features
The shelving. Are the shelves made from safety glass? Check number of shelves and their flexibility. Can the shelves be easily moved up and down to accommodate larger or bulkier items?
Auto defrost Check if the fridge freezer will automatically defrost and rid itself of the melted water.
Anti bacterial protection. This is a coating applied inside the fridge freezer to discourage the transfer of bacteria.
External/Internal Digital or electronic display
Holiday settings
High temperature warning device
Extra deep storage door storage
Ice dispenser
Noise level when working
Open door alert
Super-fast freezing
To make your cheap fridge freezer work efficiently, remember the saying
Fill your freezer - but don't overstock your fridge.
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When you're shopping, ask if the store will recycle your old appliance when it delivers your new one.
People in need will welcome cheap fridge freezers if they are in working order so, remember to use a recycling scheme such as Freecycle to offer it to someone else.
