Growing up, just about everyone I knew had Fridge No. 2.

Living in the garage or the basement, Fridge 2 usually handled the overflow from the main refrigerator and the “sometimes” stuff, like extra beverages for the Bronco game or a family get-together. Usually it was an old one that would have been a pain to throw away, so … waste not, right?

Except, as it turns out, they waste a lot. That’s because second fridges – still really common today – are often 20-25 years old, or even older. And that means they use a lot more energy than today’s models. The farther back you go, the worse it gets: a relic built before 1993, for example, uses four times the electricity of today’s more energy-efficient units.

Sure, they’re cold. But they’re old. And it’s time they were sold … no, scratch that. That thing needs to be unplugged for good.

That’s where Efficiency Works comes in.

If you’re an Efficiency Works fan – we seem to get a lot of them on this page! – you may already know about our refrigerator recycling program where we haul your old energy-hog fridge or freezer away at no charge. What you might not know is that if you bring the fridge to a certified recycling facility yourself and provide photo verification, Efficiency Works will give you a $35 rebate. (Now that’s cool cash!)   

You can check out the requirements and schedule your appointment here, or by calling 888-463-8414. Get scheduled now and then relax with some great energy savings.

Relax? Heck, you can even chill.