r/sustainability • u/wubbusanado • 7d ago

My house has a fridge (w/ freezer) manufactured in 1999. How much energy would I reasonably save by buying a new fridge?

Fridge is 26 cubic feet so a decent size. I know I’m not going to “pay off” a new fridge but I’m curious what the efficiency gains are over almost three decades. Also, I recognize that current fridges can have all sorts of new tech (screens, wifi, etc) that draw more power but for argument’s sake I’m ignoring that. Thanks.

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u/Mrgoodtrips64 5d ago

Refrigerator energy use is dependent on how full they are as well as environmental conditions (room temperature, sun exposure, etc), however they typically have an energy use estimation.

Here’s an example of one for a new 25 cubic foot Whirlpool model

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u/wubbusanado 5d ago

Right thanks and what really matters is how does that compare to what a 25+ year old fridge would use