KitchenAid's new built-in refrigerator models use 40 percent less energy than older models.
By Jenny Jedeikin
A lot has changed in refrigeration since the 1990s. In fact, if you're still using a refrigerator manufactured before 1993, you could save nearly $100 a year in utility bills by buying a KitchenAid built-in refrigerator. KitchenAid's line of built-ins features a single, variable speed compressor, which uses less energy to run because it operates at a low, constant speed. Older models' engines repeatedly turn on and off, wasting energy and earning the distinction of being the biggest noisemaker in the kitchen. Using 40 percent less energy than models made in 2001, the whole line of KitchenAid built-ins meets Energy Star rating qualifications. When you purchase a built-in KitchenAid (starting at $4,500), you'll pay as little as $40 a year in utilities to keep your food – and your eco-cred – cool.
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