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Rethinking Refrigeration – The Advantages of Downsizing

Refrigerators are the most common appliance in the average home, but they can be a major source of wasted energy and money. That’s why I love my smaller fridge, the advantages of downsizing — it’s just as useful as any larger model and uses less electricity to maintain an optimal temperature. But it also means that when I cook a meal, I don’t need to overstock on ingredients. And by using less food at once, there’s less chance that something will go bad before we get around to eating it! Here are the reasons to consider an alternative to a big refrigerator:

Reduce Food Waste

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If you’re like me, you have a tendency to buy more than you need. I’m not saying that it’s a bad thing in general—I think it’s important for consumers to be aware of the things they use and how much they’re paying for them. But when it comes to food waste, buying too much can be an issue. According to a 2015 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), American households waste an estimated $165 billion worth of food each year—more than any other country in the world.

When people have large refrigerators filled with food, it’s easy for them to lose track of what needs to be eaten within its expiration date or thrown away if it has gone bad—leaving plenty of untouched perishables behind in the process. Downsizing your refrigerator can help reduce waste. With a smaller fridge, its contents are always front and center.

Take Up Less Space

Benefits of downsizing

When you’re trying to reduce the amount of food waste in your home, one of the first places to focus is on your fridge. In fact, many people don’t know that the size of their refrigerator actually plays a large role in how much food they waste.

Smaller fridges mean less waste because they take up fewer square feet and use less energy than larger models. They are also easier to clean and maintain, so they will be more efficient over time as well. You can either replace your current refrigerator with a smaller model or add one on top of it—either way, you’ll be able to save space without sacrificing temperature control or storage capacity!

Energy Conservation

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In addition to saving on your grocery bill, you can also save money by using less energy. Smaller refrigerators are less expensive overall and cost less to operate. Many energy-efficient models also use less electricity than standard refrigerators. Be on the lookout for select Danby appliances with an ENERGY STAR rating. Customers can examine and compare ENERGY STAR ratings to determine how much they will save by making wise purchases. Read more about our partnership with ENERGY STAR.

Alternatives for your Fridge

  • Apartment Size Refrigerators – Perfect for apartments, offices and small space living. They are suitable for any home that wants to maximize space or add an additional refrigerator for a large family. Apartment refrigerators are smaller in size than traditional fridges but not as small as the tiny models found in dorm rooms. Choose a Danby apartment size refrigerator to save space in your kitchen today!
  • Compact Refrigerators – You might believe that compact fridges are exclusive to dorm rooms and overpriced fancy snacks in hotel suites. Wrong! They’ve become increasingly common because of their size and the ability to fit in small spaces. Danby offers a range of sizes and models to fit the design of your home.

With a smaller fridge, you’ll have less waste. This is great not only for the environment but also for your wallet. You’ll save money on food and energy bills because your fridge won’t be running all the time.

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