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Should You Buy a New Refrigerator?

Should You Buy a New Refrigerator?

You can find good information about appliances in large and small news outlets. I recently found a clear, simple explanation in the Cape Cod Times of why it could be worthwhile to replace a refrigerator even if it seems to be running perfectly. Thanks to updates to federal energy appliance standards, all of today’s major [...]

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  • Refrigerator Shopping Guide
    September 23rd, 2009

    Be sure you get the refrigerator you need – one that will serve your household well for years. Ask yourself these questions before you set out to buy a new fridge. What configuration of refrigerator do I want? There are three types to choose from. The most popular model is the two-door, top-freezer design which [...]

  • Size is Important When Buying a Refrigerator
    November 21st, 2008

    One of the benefits of replacing an older refrigerator with a new one is knowing that you will be saving energy using the new model. Jame Duley at the Columbus Dispatch writes: The energy savings from a more efficient compressor and insulation should pay back the cost of a new model over its lifetime. My [...]