Switch on Some Energy Savings

The winter months mean increased utility bills, so you should take advantage of an easy energy saving when you can.

Check for an energy-saver switch on your refrigerator and use it if you have one. It controls current flow to a heater coil that runs around the front of the freezer cabinet and extends to the mullion between the fresh food cabinet and the freezer.

During the high-humidity months of summer, you want to energize the heater. By keeping the cabinet surfaces warm, the heater prevents condensation from forming.

During the winter, however, indoor humidity is usually quite low, so there is no need to activate the heater. The surfaces can be cool without condensation forming on them.

Most energy saver switches have instructions.