Today's high efficiency refrigerators will run a lot more than older units. People typically think that because the new unit is running 90% of the time that it is costing them more money to operate. New refrigerators use a modulating compressor. Even though the refrigerator is still running it is doing so at a much lower power level than at start up. The compressor speed is regulated according to internal temperatures, which is based on the amount of times the door is opened, the room temperature, the amount of food stored inside, and other factors. New refrigerators cost roughly 25% of what a similar size box that is over 20 years old costs to operate!

1. If your refrigerator is not running or isn't cold enough Turn the thermostat up to the next highest setting...
2. If it comes on, let it run for 24 hours and check temperatures to confirm it is working ok.
   1. Clear/remove anything blocking the air flow around the outside of the refrigerator (on top, underneath, behind, beside, in front of, etc.). Allow 3" of clearance all the way around.
   2. If there are condenser coils on the rear of the box, make sure the box is several inches from the wall and nothing is on the top at the rear, blocking the heat from coming off the coils.
   3. If the condenser coils are underneath the refrigerator, clean the coils with a vacuum cleaner thoroughly at least 2 times a year.
3. If the door is ticking or not closing properly, wipe off the face of the gasket with a wet rag and make sure the interior shelves, drawers and food are not preventing the door from closing from inside.

Tech tip - If you notice a stale or foul odor in your refrigerator, there are a number of different odor removers available. After thoroughly cleaning out the inside of the refrigerator and freezer sections, you can also try wadding up newspapers and stick them in the empty but running refrigerator for a 24 hour period.