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Set your refrigerator temperature to 35° F.
Setting your refrigerator temperature below 35° F requires a forced defrost cycle and uses additional energy.
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1Simply reset your refrigerator temperature to 35° F. If you have an old fridge or freezer in your home, recycle it and get a little extra cash. The Fridge and Freezer Recycling Program will pick it up and give you $25 plus an Energy Efficiency Kit valued at $50. We will pick it up outside your home at no cost to you.
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If I complete this measure, can I track my savings over time?If you mark an item on your plan as completed, we will track your estimated energy use and savings over time. We can use this to find additional savings options.
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Are there other low cost ideas to save money in addition to my Action Plan?In addition to your Action Plan, you can search through our Energy Tips. There are ideas for quick behavior changes, weekend projects, maintenance, when it breaks, health and comfort, and other energy saving ideas. You can easily add those to your action plan.