Fridge Facts
The fridge is responsible for 12 to 17 percent of household greenhouse gas emissions in Victoria. Fridges produce approximately 3.5 million tones of greenhouse gases each year, that’s about 800,000 cars!
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30 percent of all households now have at least two refrigerators
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50 percent of all households own an extra freezer
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Refrigerators contribute to about 15 percent of your electricity bill
Potential from repaired fridges:
Simple improvements to the old fridges could deliver a 15 percent increase in efficiency.
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Retrofits can show over 50 percent increase in efficiency.
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New door seals can increase efficiency by 10 percent
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More insulation can show between 15 to 25 percent increase in efficiency
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Natural hydrocarbon refrigerants replacing CFC / HFC refrigerants can improve efficiency by 10 to 30 percent
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Installing a modern compressor can improve efficiency by up to 50 percent.