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ppart/iStock/Getty Images. The refrigerator is one of the most vital appliances in your kitchen because it keeps your food fresh. Unfortunately, most refrigerators don't last forever; you can expect one to function properly for an average of 13 years, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
According to the Department of Energy today's refrigerators, compared to those of the 1970s, save the the nation about $20 billion per year in energy costs, or $150 per year for the average American family. Even though refrigerators are more efficient, they still need to keep food cool or frozen 24 hours a day.On average, a refrigerator uses 13.7 percent of a home's energy, the largest energy-user behind an air conditioner, which uses 16 percent.Since the normal refrigerator lasts between 15 and 20 years, the energy efficiency decision you make when buying one will likely be with you for years.ven though refrigerators are more efficient, they still need to keep food cool or frozen 24 hours a day. On average, a refrigerator uses 13.7 percent of a home's energy, the largest energy-user behind an air conditioner, which uses 16 percent.