Why You Should Keep Your Refrigerator Full

A full refrigerator is a happy refrigerator. Not only does a well-stocked fridge leave your family full and happy, it can actually save you money on your electricity bill.

That's right – a fridge which is full of food is significantly more energy-efficient than one which is empty. Why, you ask? When you open your refrigerator's door, as much as 50% of the cold air can escape. After you close the door, the compressor kicks on and your fridge goes back to work trying to cool down to your desired temperature.

When the refrigerator is full of food, however, there is less air space, and thus there is less exchange between the cold inside air and the warm outside air. A well-stocked refrigerator has more thermal mass inside of it, which means that its contents are better at retaining their temperature when the door is opened.

Beware though; an over-stuffed refrigerator will actually have the opposite affect. There is a such thing as having too much food in your refrigerator, which can hinder air circulation and lead to warm spots.

If you are having trouble keeping your refrigerator full, try stocking it with jugs of water. They are cheap, great for adding thermal mass, and very useful in emergency situations!

If your refrigerator has a sufficient amount of food, but is still not keeping cool, it is time to call in the professionals. Speedy Refrigerator Service has been fixing fridges across Long Island and New York City for more than 75 years; let us make you our next satisfied customer. Our phone lines are always open, so call 866-782-9376 anytime to schedule your same-day appointment.