Overview

• Beko UK’s Salah Sun advises swapping plastic for glass containers because glass helps keep fridge temperatures stable, reducing the appliance’s workload.
• Ofgem’s October–December price cap is 26.35p per kWh, with a typical household using about 2,700 kWh of electricity a year.
• Householders are told to check door seals for wear, set fridges to 3–5°C, limit door opening, avoid overcrowding and cover food to aid efficient cooling.
• Guidance includes letting hot food cool to room temperature before chilling and defrosting models that build up ice to prevent extra energy use.
• Modern units may offer a Vacation Mode that turns down the fridge compartment while keeping the freezer running, and upgrading to an efficient model could save up to £1,568 over its lifetime according to Beko.