Get Rid of Spare Fridge Can Save AND Earn You Money

I cannot speak to this personally, because I've never owned a second refrigerator ... but if you do, getting rid of your spare is a great way to save about $120 annually.

Perhaps that fact hasn't motivated you yet, eh? Maybe your spare fridge is like the old car my neighbor was reluctant to sell, even though he never used it. After all, it held such fine memories! Or maybe the extra refrigerated space provides a sense of security. What in the world will you do should family and friends visit, or you host a party with hundreds of beer drinkers who love your guacamole?! Adding 10% to your power bill is an expensive way to keep drinks cold, but ...

I'll try another persuasive tactic. Did you know most power utilities in the U.S. offer a financial incentive for hauling if off for you, usually somewhere between $35 and $65. If you're buying a new refrigerator, some utilities will pay an additional rebate if you replace it with a new Energy Star model. Here in the South, Georgia Power will give customers $35 to recycle refrigerators ... but only in pilot ZIP Codes. All the ZIP Codes I checked in the Atlanta area qualify. There are other conditions, too. It must be in working order, empty and a full size 10 cu. ft. by 30 cu. ft. model. Call 866-466-9250 for pick up. Also, call to see if you qualify or click here and enter your ZIP code. (Let ZiptoGreen coach you, and we'll figure this out for you.)

If you just can't live without the extra fridge, DO NOT put it in your garage. During the summer, the refrigerator will have to work extra hard to keep food cold. That will cost you even more money.