For several months now, we have been facing an increase in electricity prices, which puts an additional burden on family budgets. Refrigerators and freezers are among the biggest consumers of electricity in the household, as they are connected to the electricity network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you have a 10-year-old or even older refrigerator at home, you are paying much more for electricity every month than you should.
Comparing two similar ones Gorenje combined refrigerators showed that the new model in energy class C consumes more than half as much energy. When choosing a refrigerator, energy efficiency is extremely important, because with a new refrigerator you can pay as much as 30 euros less for electricity per year.
We have found tips for you on what to do so that the refrigerator consumes less energy.
1. NoFrost technology or regular removal of ice deposits
Clean ice deposits regularly or choose a refrigerator with NoFrost or LowFrost technology, which prevents the accumulation of ice deposits. Such cleaning will not be necessary or will be necessary only rarely.
2. Appropriate placement of the refrigerator and temperature setting
Place the refrigerator away from heat sources and ensure unobstructed access of fresh air to the back of the refrigerator, as you can reduce energy consumption by up to 10 %. Set the refrigerator temperature to 5 °C and the freezer temperature to -18 °C.
3. Adequate storage of food in the refrigerator
Never put hot food or drinks in the refrigerator. Arrange the food in the refrigerator correctly: meat and fish closer to the evaporator, dairy products in the central part, fruits and vegetables at the bottom of the refrigerator. Thus, you reduce energy consumption by up to 10 %.
4. Opening, closing and switching off the refrigerator
Open the refrigerator door for as little time as possible. When you close the refrigerator, check if you have closed the door really tightly. Also check the door seal and replace it if worn. When you are not using the refrigerator, turn it off, and when you are on vacation, set it to "vacation mode".
5. Replace the refrigerator in time
Replace a refrigerator that is 10 years old or older with a new one. With a combined refrigerator, 185 cm high, you can save up to 300 kWh, and even more with larger refrigerators.
For refrigerators in energy class C and D you receive a voucher in the amount of 30 euros, and for refrigerators in energy class E a voucher in the amount of 20 euros.
Energy efficiency really pays off, but at Gorenje this does not come at the expense of quality. The perfect technology developed to simplify food storage is reflected in the extraordinary practical advantages of Gorenje refrigerators, which help your delicacies retain their best qualities for even longer.
6. Control of the refrigerator via a mobile application
Z the Gorenje ConnectLife app you can monitor all refrigerator functions anytime and anywhere on your mobile device. The application notifies you in the event of a power outage, too high
temperature in the refrigerator or if the refrigerator door is open. You can also easily control your smart fridge from anywhere - for example, you can set the temperature and when you come back from the store, you can store the food in the properly cooled fridge.
Save time with innovative features
Gorenje combined refrigerators boast many innovative functions designed to simplify life. By turning on the most modern ConvertActive functions, you can change the freezer section to a refrigerator and gain additional space for food storage. System AdaptTech will always ensure that the temperature in the refrigerator is constant, regardless of how often you open it. Function Total NoFrost and it will prevent the accumulation of ice in the freezer compartment, which will result in greater energy savings. In addition to electricity, you will also save time, as cleaning and defrosting the freezer section can be removed from the to-do list.
Gorenje combined refrigerators with many useful functions, they allow you to adapt them to your eating habits and needs, and with their energy efficiency, they also allow you to save.
