Electricity prices are rising and everyone is trying to save energy.
A flashlight, of all things, should help to reduce the electricity consumption of the refrigerator.
The fridge runs day and night - no wonder it is one of the biggest power guzzlers in the home.
Nevertheless, you can sustainably reduce power consumption.
You only have to turn a few screws.
A flashlight can be extremely useful.
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Are all the seals in the refrigerator tight?
Find out with the flashlight trick.
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When refrigerators get old, the seals also wear out over time: the rubber becomes brittle, wears out or shows other signs of damage.
And that has consequences: Old seals make it easier for the cold refrigerator air to escape to the outside.
The warm outside air, in turn, can get inside the refrigerator more easily.
As a result, the device has to use more energy to maintain the set temperature - and power consumption increases.
You forget these spots all the time when cleaning
You forget these spots all the time when cleaning
A flashlight in the refrigerator helps to save electricity – this is how it works
According to Chip.de
, you can use a flashlight trick
to check whether the seals on your refrigerator are still intact .
To do this, put a switched-on flashlight in the fridge in the evening when it is dark.
Close the refrigerator door and turn off the kitchen light so that it is completely dark.
Can you see the light from the flashlight from outside?
Then your refrigerator seals are no longer in order and should be replaced soon.
If the seals are intact, no light should be visible from the outside.
Alternatively, you can also clamp a piece of paper or a bank note between the seal and the door.
If you feel resistance when you pull it out, the seal is OK.
However, if the paper pulls out easily, the refrigerator's gasket may need to be replaced.
More tips to reduce refrigerator power consumption
You can also save a lot of electricity in other places.
So you should always set your refrigerator to the right temperature and just not set up the device in the wrong place.
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