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Your Old Fridge Is Costing You. Here's How Much Energy a New Model Saves Each Year
- New Energy Star fridges generally use less energy than 2016 models, lowering annual utility costs.
- The analysis compares 2025 fridges with 2016 models using Energy Star data and MAEDBS records.
- Side-by-side fridges show the largest 10-year savings, potentially around $340.
- Bottom-freezer models also offer notable savings, about $272 over 10 years.
- Top-freezer models show more modest gains, roughly $83 over a decade.
- Smart fridges may not pay off energy-wise due to premium costs.
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