The Great Refrigerator Round-Up
That old, inefficient second fridge of yours is wasting up to $150 per year in electricity. Call us today and we'll come pick it up for FREE - we'll even haul it out of your basement for you. Then we'll take care of it in an environmentally responsible manner.
When we're finished recycling and reclaiming material, all that's left for the landfill will just about fit inside a cowboy hat!
Round up my fridge
The EnWin Utilities Great Refrigerator Roundup begins rolling out across Essex County on June 25th. Starting June 25, you can book a pick up appointment by calling 1-877-797-9473 or online at: www.everykilowattcounts.com/roundup
When you book an appointment - you will need to confirm that your appliance meets the criteria for pick up. See the Terms and Conditions for details
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.
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 StarTM refrigerator will result in an annual energy cost savings of about $130. At this rate, the savings will pay for the cost of the new 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
