April, Earth Month at McLellan Brandsource

Refrigeration tips from Bosch:

• Make sure the door seals are airtight. Check the door gasket occasionally to be sure the seal isn't broken by debris or caked on food.
• Minimize the amount of time the refrigerator door is open.
• When purchasing a new refrigerator, select the smallest size possible to meet your needs. For second refrigerators, consider a compact mini-fridge instead of a full sized model.
• The best location for your refrigerator is the coolest areas of your kitchen, away from bright sunlight and the oven.
• As a rule of thumb: a hand’s width between the refrigerator and the wall will save you up to ten percent electricity.
• Defrost food by putting it in the refrigerator the night before you want to use it. This will cool the refrigerator down and reduce its power consumption.
• Wait until food has cooled down before putting it into the refrigerator.
• Keep the freezer full of something, such as loaves of bread or milk jugs filled with water, to keep the cold air inside the freezer even when the door is open.