On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 21:41:42 +0000 (UTC), Ian Stirling
wrote:

In sci.electronics.misc default wrote:
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Power saving number two was to start cleaning the compressor coils on
the fridge once a year.

I've found a significant saving can also be to add a tiny AC fan across
the fridge motor, if it's not very well ventilated, to keep hot air from
pooling.

Also, a couple of inches of insulation foam on each side of the fridge can
cut its energy use significantly.

Just don't do this on freezers that have the condensor coils buried in
the sides of the unit.