It’s somewhat unusual for me to buy big-ticket items. I usually try to reuse, repurpose, etc. But old refrigerators are real energy-hogs, and I’m moving, and I decided to get a new, small, efficient chest refrigerator with a thermostat that goes from -8 to 50 degrees F. I set it at 37 last night and it’s been running about 9 minutes out of every hour-plus (approx. 65 minutes if I leave it closed). That means about 1/4 kwh a day, or 7.5 a month. Now, it’s not large (dorm fridge size). But I’ve been working on using less refrigeration since last summer and I think this one will suit my needs.
