KAW Refrigerator readings

     My new KAW is connected to my GE 20cu/ft frost free fridge. Anyone else
out there have any readings on similar sized units? It appears to be using
about 3kw/day; I'm looking at buying a newer model (this one's 15yrs old).
Anybody got any ideas for a good choice for a larger, more efficient unit?
Those ratings labels are all a joke, IMO.
    TIA, Jim

  Here is a similar sized unit.  I checked my 1989 Amana Model TX20ML
refrigerator for a week.  it used 13.4 kwH (annual usage 692 kwH).  The
energy saving setting was turned to the "save" side.  This is the switch
that when turned on, uses more energy but prevents moisture from forming on
the door edges (is not a problem for me).

Mark

 

    Thanks very much; I'd forgotten about the 'saver' switch. Mine is set to
prevent moisture instead, but my climate is quite humid as I live by the
sea. P'raps I'll switch it over tomorrow and see if I can get  by w/o it. My
ambient temp averages about 72F, with a family of 6. Someone is always
standing there with the door open...... I also noticed I have the temps in
the freezer set on 8 out of 10, and the fridge 8 also. Might have to play
with that some. It draws about 145 watts running normally.

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 I'm thinking about running the test another week with the saver switch off.

Also I should have mentioned my refrigerator is set so the fresh food
compartment is at 33 degrees F.  I have not chekced the top freezer lately
but it is between 0 and 10 degrees F.

Mark

 

    If'n we're gonna do this right, we should get some calibrated temps.
I'll try to get mine set up. Of course, I'm in the process of moving 1200
miles..... A lot of what I'm trying to do is get info to aid in purchasing
the right things when I get there.