Know More about the Use of Old Appliances
Published: 04/12/2009 by Alan Vandenbroek
Every household has certain basic appliances like refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and others. And most people are obsessed about utilizing them to the fullest, thus, not discarding them until and unless they are completely out of order. However, it is often found that old appliances are NOT money saving options. Rather they increase power consumption and in turn raise the expenditure. So, it is beneficial to know some simple facts about the use of old appliances.
With time, electronic appliances lose their efficiency and are not as productive as a new one. Thus, an old refrigerator might have to be turned to a lower temperature and kept on for longer durations for achieving a certain temperature. Similarly, an old air conditioner needs to be kept on for hours to cool or heat the room. But, in doing so households are spending more money on electricity charges as the appliances start using more and more electricity with their reduced efficiency.
Therefore, households must take notice of some facts related to inefficient appliances. For example, refrigerators which are running for 15 years or more consume about 40% more electricity for giving the same performance that it used to give when it was new. If this is continued for the entire year, households would spend much more on electricity when compared to the usage of new appliances.
Old refrigerators are also a threat to the environment. These are known to emit dangerous substances like CFCs which are considered to be extremely harmful for the ozone layer, which when damaged results in global warming.
On the other hand, the efficiency of old air conditioners with leaking air ducts reduces to about 30% in comparison to a new model. Moreover, repairing or changing parts is quite costly and consumers can, therefore, check out the new models which are much more efficient and affordable.
Most of the household appliances have a longevity period of 12 years. But in most cases users tend to forget this. In order to get the maximum productivity out of the appliances, regular and thorough check ups must be done. This would not only keep them in good condition but would also save a lot of money.
So, one should be wise while choosing household appliances. Energy efficient appliances have Energy Star logos that provide proof of their efficiency and power saving attributes. So, as consumers you must be on the look out for the best appliances. And in order to help you in this endeavor you can always contact the HVAC technician who can provide the best advice about selecting the right appliances.
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