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Refrigerator CO2 Calculator

Refrigerators are the most power-hungry appliance in the home and can account for over 2,800 pounds of CO2 released annually. Check out how much your refrigerator is emitting and how you can trim off some of those pounds.

What state do you live in?

(States that rely on coal power for energy produce high amounts of CO2 for their electricity.)
What year was your refrigerator made?
How is your refrigerator configured?
How big is your refrigerator?

If you don't know the size of your refrigerator offhand, here are typical sizes based on configuration:

Bottom Freezer: 19.4 cu. ft.
Top Freezer: 17.6 cu. ft.
Size-by-Side: 22.7 cu. ft.