Put the right temperature in the freezer
Many experts agree on a common mistake we make at home: setting the freezer too low a temperature. They estimate that each degree can make the appliance spend 5-8% more. Keep in mind that the lower the temperature, the more the compressor will have to work to reach those values. Therefore, more energy will consume.
Ideally, the freezer should be about -18 degrees. We really don’t need to put it to more. In many cases, people put it at -20 or even down to -25 degrees thinking that it’s fine, that there’s no problem. However, doing that means that we are going to have the device at a lower temperature than what we really need.
This, in economic terms, can mean about €5 additional cost each month. We are talking about €60 per year that we could save simply by setting the right temperature and not having it below what we are going to need to keep food in good condition.
Do you have the freezer to a temperature too low? Try putting it at about -18 degrees and see how much your consumption drops. You can do the same with the refrigerator, since in this case the ideal is for the temperature to be between 4 and 6 degrees. You also don’t need it to be less to keep the food.
But we must not only talk about savings, but also about useful life of the appliance. Having it at a lower temperature will make it have to work at more power, so it can deteriorate sooner. If you have a good Wi-Fi connection, you can also use home automation to save energy.
Keep the freezer in good condition
But when we talk about the freezer, you should not only take into account the temperature at which you are going to put it. It is true that it is a key factor, but there are other points that should also be reviewed and thus ensure that consumption is controlled. We are going to show you some clear examples.
Something fundamental is prevent ice build up. Depending on the appliance and the use you give it, it is convenient to remove all the accumulated ice once every 6 or 12 months. That will help it work properly and not have to consume so many resources to maintain the temperature, so you can save energy.
It is also important that you have well located. Avoid putting it near electrical appliances that give off heat, such as an oven, the dishwasher running, etc. You shouldn’t put it too close to the wall either, since the heat given off by the freezer itself will bounce back and make it consume more electricity.
Therefore, as you can see, you can control the temperature of your freezer to save up to €5 per month. Having it at about -18 degrees is ideal to avoid consuming excessively. In addition, it is important that it works correctly and keep it in good condition so as not to have performance problems.
