Great Refrigerator Roundup Program
If you have a fridge or freezer that's 15 years or older and plugged in, we'll haul it out of your home and recycle it in an environmentally-friendly way for FREE. So you won't have to pay or do a thing. And by ridding yourself of that old, energy-guzzling fridge, you could save up to $125 a year on your electricity costs.
To be eligible, you must have at least one "primary appliance" that meets the requirements listed below. We'll also pick up your window air conditioners and dehumidifiers providing you have at least one "primary appliance".
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Full sized refrigerators and full size freezers must be:
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Window air conditioners and dehumidifiers must be:
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Round up my fridge
Book a pick-up appointment today by calling 1-877-797-9473 |
Roundup Reminders
The fridge/freezer should be plugged in 24 hours before your pick up appointment so that we can verify that it is in working condition.
- Remove all food from the appliance and defrost the freezer.
- Drain the drop pan and disconnect all water lines from the unit prior to pickup.
- Ensure a clear pathway to the appliances being removed by clearing any furniture or storage items nearby.
- Remove or restrain any pets.
An individual 18 years or older muct be home during the scheduled appointment time to sign the appliance release form.
You will receive a confirmation number and you will receive a reminder one or two days prior to your pick up appointment.
Refrigerator Tips
- Don't overfill the refrigerator - this blocks air circulation.
- A full freezer will perform better than an empty one.
- Clean your refrigerator's coils (in the back) and air intake grill (below the doors) every 3 months.
- Allow hot foods to cool before putting them in the refrigerator.
- Keep refrigerators and freezers out of direct sunlight, and allow at least 5 cm all around the unit.
Right Size Your Appliance
Newer refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners cost much less to operate than older units. For example, replacing a 20-year-old 18 cubic feet refrigerator with a new ENERGY STAR® refrigerator will result in an annual energy cost savings between $120-$150. At this rate, the savings should pay for the cost of the new ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator in five to seven years
If you're planning to buy a new refrigerator or freezer please consider these Energy Efficiency Tips:
Choose the right size!
The larger the appliance the more electricity it will use so consider the number of people that will be using the appliance.
- One or two people - 340L or 12 cubic feet
- Three or four people - 395 to 480L or 14 to 17 cubic feet
- Each additional person - add 55L or 2 cubic feet
Configuration Counts
Top freezer models are the most efficient, followed by bottom freezers, with side-by-side models being the least efficient.
Look for the ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR symbol is a simple way for you to identify products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market. Only manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the ENERGY STAR criteria can label their products with this symbol. Find out more about qualified ENERGY STAR products at www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar
Look for a low EnerGuide rating
The EnerGuide label is a tool to help you make an energy-wise choice when buying a new appliance. It shows how much energy appliances consume in a year of normal service and makes it easy to compare the energy efficiency of each model to others of the same size and class.
When shopping for a new appliance look for a low EnerGuide rating. Find out about EnerGuide at: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energuide
