Throw away all old refrigerators.
At $30 + per month, they make no sense. Buying a new or nearly new one to replace it could pay for itself in energy savings in two to four years–a no brainer.
BTW, the really old empty refrigerators stored in back yards are tempting hazards for children who have been known crawl inside, shut the door, and die a pretty horrible death. (the kinds with old-fashioned handles–not yours, I’m sure).
