Energy efficiency of the refrigerator depends on 3 main factors: Size, Configuration, and Energy Star Certification.
The more basic and compact the refrigerator is the more energy efficient it is. So, an energy star certified compact refrigerator that fulfills the basic needs of cooling food and beverages and making ice is more affordable and consumes lesser energy as compared to its bigger sized advanced counterparts.
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