Stop Staring, Would Ya? Standing in front of an open refrigerator while you decide what you want wastes a lot of energy. And, frankly, makes you look a bit food-obsessed anyway. The refrigerator and freezer account for 8 cents of every electric dollar. Look for energy-efficient models with features like power-saver switches and improved insulation. Then try some of these tips.
	32. You know about the vacuuming thing already.
	33. Keep the temperature between 36 degrees and 40 degrees in the refrigerator and 0 degrees and 5 degrees in the freezer. Use a refrigerator/freezer thermometer to check the settings.
	34. Cool foods to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator unless the recipe specifies otherwise.
	35. Place the refrigerator away from the stove, dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the amount of air space needed around the refrigerator.
	36. Keep the freezer full. The fuller the freezer, the less cold air you lose when opening the door. Note: This does not mean you should stop eating frozen foods.
	37. Defrost manual-defrost refrigerators or freezers when the frost becomes 1/4" thick. Or when you no longer can shove 12 pints of Double Fudge Cookie Dough ice cream into it.
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