When it's time to get a new fridge, many people relegate the old one to the garage as a backup. Want to save about $150? Recycle it instead. Since the refrigerator is one of the biggest users of energy in the home, having an extra adds about 10 to 20 percent to your electric bill -- or about $150 annually. Recycling is pretty easy: Many electric companies offer a free service where they will come to your home and take away your old fridge. It will get recycled, and the Freon gas inside will also be safely removed.
Do Just One Thing for August 11, 2014
