Have you ever wondered how much amp or energy an average refrigerator consumes? Did you know that the typical refrigerator is one of the most amp or energy-consuming appliances in your home?
According to the Institute for Energy Diversification the average refrigerator power consumption can account for 30.6% of total consumption of a home. Below, we will give you a series of tips and tricks to save energy with your fridge so that you can keep its consumption at bay with the arrival of the heat.
The typical refrigerator's annual power consumption depends on the type of fridge, the brand, and the model. Even so, in the market, we can find different determined ranges that we should know. The most effective way to do this is to compare the amperage and energy class level and the kilowatts of a refrigerator (1 kilowatt = 1000 wattage).
Energy-efficient refrigerators (those classified under the energy label A+++, A++...) consume around 175kWh per year. On the other hand, the most energy-efficient refrigerators (those classified under the C energy label) consume an average of 646 kWh per year. This difference in kWh will be reflected in consumption, and therefore, in your electricity bill.
So, how much energy does my refrigerator consume per year?
When choosing a new electrical appliance of this type, the refrigerator's price must be considered. The economic cost of the annual consumption of each energy class is very different.
Difference between A+++, A++ and A+ Refrigerators
The main difference between one level or another of class A refrigerators is the daily wattage consumption. The higher the class, the less power it will require to cool the food and therefore the less consumption it will have.
According to the IDAE, the difference in consumption of class A refrigerators is as follows:
We will find a difference between the price ranges of this electrical appliance within each energy class category. Remember that sometimes cheap is expensive and, in this case, it will be reflected in your electricity bill.
It is striking the level of consumption that can reach a class B or C appliance. These refrigerators can account for a very high percentage of our total bill. However, it is not only refrigerators rated B and C that are high in energy consumption. Many of the older models are also high in energy consumption. The vast majority of refrigerators manufactured before energy class categories were established energy-efficient and would now be considered class C appliances.
