Refrigerators

Q1) How can I choose an energy efficient refrigerator?

Here are some tips for choosing an energy efficient refrigerator:

Decide on the size, category and feature you want. For details, please refer to the table below.
Use the energy label to help you select a better energy efficient model.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.

This table illustrates energy efficient refrigerator
Type	Category	Description
Refrigerator	1	A refrigerator without a frozen food compartment
	2	A refrigerator with a 1-star frozen food compartment, temperature ≤ -6oC
	3	A refrigerator with a 2-star frozen food compartment, temperature ≤ -12oC
	4	A refrigerator with a 3-star frozen food compartment, temperature ≤ -18oC
Refrigerator - Freezer	5	A refrigerator with a 4-star (4) frozen food compartment
	6	A Category 5 refrigerator incorporating means to prevent the formation of frost on contents
Freezer	7	A refrigeration appliance in which the entire storage volume is intended for freezing food
	8	A Category 7 refrigeration appliance incorporating means to prevent the formation of frost

A 4-Star freezer compartment means a 3-Star frozen food compartment with added capacity of freezing a specific amount of foodstuff within 24 hours.

Here are some tips for choosing an energy efficient room cooler:

Decide on the category and feature you want. For details, please refer to the table below.
Choose the right cooling capacity to suit the size of your room. To avoid excessive electricity consumption, room cooler with larger capacity is not a must.
Use the energy label to help you select a better energy-efficient model.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.

This table illustrates energy efficient room cooler
Category	Description
1	A window type room cooler with cooling function only
2	A window type room cooler with both cooling and heating functions
3	A spilt type room cooler with cooling function only
4	A split type room cooler with both cooling and heating functions

Here are some reminders for choosing an energy efficient washing machine:

Decide on the category (horizontal or vertical axis) and features (eg. with built-in dryer) you want. Don't buy a machine of size exceeding your need as it will consume more energy and water.
Choose a machine with a cold wash and cold rinse option.
Use the energy label to help you select a better energy-efficient model.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.

An energy efficient rice cooker saves energy in the following ways:

An energy efficient rice cooker has higher heat efficiency.
Heat efficiency measures the proportion of electrical energy that is consumed in heating during rice cooking.
The minimum heat efficiency requirement of a rice cooker ranges from 85% to 89%, depending on the size. The requirement for a model of larger size is comparatively higher.

An energy efficient household electric storage water heater saves energy in the following ways:

Use the energy label to help you select a better energy-efficient model.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.
After reaching the desired hot water temperature, a general electric storage water heater still consumes electrical energy continuously in order to prevent such water temperature from dropping significantly due to heat loss when the water heater is at standby condition.
An energy-efficient household electric storage water heater designed with optimum performance and excellent insulation can reduce electrical energy consumption at standby condition.

This table illustrates energy efficient household electric storage water heater
Category	Description
1	Unvented storage type electric water heaters with a rated capacity not exceeding 50 litres
2	Open outlet or vented storage type electric water heaters with a rated capacity not exceeding 50 litres

Here are some reminders for choosing an energy efficient dehumidifier:

Choose the right dehumidifying capacity to suit the size of your room. To avoid excessive electricity consumption, dehumidifier with a larger capacity is not a must.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.
Choose a better energy-efficient dehumidifier. Energy Factor is measured according to the amount of water removed in litres per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy consumed. The greater the value of Energy Factor, the greater the efficiency of the dehumidifiers would be.
Choose a dehumidifier equipped with automatic control of dehumidifying function.

Here are some tips for using television in a energy-efficient way:

Use the energy label to help you select a better energy-efficient model.
Choose a model with better efficiency grading.
Avoid placing any TV or AV product in humid, dusty or hot environment or under direct sunlight.
Disconnect power supply if a TV is not to be used for a prolonged period of time. Avoid switching it off merely with the remote control.
Place a TV on a flat and firm surface to prevent it from falling down and causing injury.