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[quote=poway_seller]Most efficient appliance? The one that is not plugged in. Going without a fridge; http://www.sciam.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=going-the-extra-green-mile-no-refri-2009-02-05
But…Why turning off your fridge costs more energy http://www.thecrunchychicken.com/2009/01/why-turning-off-your-fridge-costs-more.html
2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Detailed Consumption and Expenditures (C&E) tables containing Space Heating, Air-Conditioning, Water Heating, and Appliance residential energy data are now available. http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/recs/recs2005/c&e/detailed_tables2005c&e.html%5B/quote%5D
The arguments against unplugging your fridge are valid FOR YOUR ONLY FRIDGE.
However, if you have 2 fridges and a wine fridge… a solid argument can be made for unplugging 2 of the 3.
Just saying….
