Finally tracked down why my electric bill was creeping up for months

Turns out my ancient fridge was pulling an extra $30 a month for over a year before I swapped it out, has anyone else discovered a hidden energy hog way later than they should have?

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ward.diana12d ago

I used to think keeping old appliances running was the thrifty thing to do. My parents always said "they don't make them like they used to" so I held onto a refrigerator from the early 2000s for way too long. Then my nephew showed me how much power it was drawing with a little meter he brought over. It was costing me almost $40 a month compared to a newer model. That changed my mind completely. Now I actually check the energy guide stickers before I buy anything.

kai83911d agoTop Commenter

Did you keep the old fridge plugged in while you checked the meter?