Refrigerators typically last between 10 and 25 years, after which their efficiency declines, causing potential food spoilage and safety issues. Factors like dust accumulation, door seal deterioration, and compressor struggles contribute to poorer cooling performance. Food that doesn’t remain at optimal temperatures can spoil quickly, impacting both safety and financial costs. A significant quantity of food waste, approximately 620 million metric tons yearly globally, can partially be attributed to household refrigeration inefficiencies, with average American households wasting around 103 pounds of food annually, costing nearly $3,000.
Food spoilage can be symptomatic of refrigerator inefficiency, which may be due to age, poorly functioning compressors, and worn door seals, leading to unsafe storage conditions.
Refrigerators typically have a lifespan of 10 to 25 years, during which their efficiency declines, resulting in higher energy costs and increased food spoilage.
A 2024 study indicates that food waste globally amounts to 620 million metric tons annually, with household refrigeration issues contributing significantly to this problem.
Household waste from refrigerators averages 103 pounds per American each year, equating to financial losses of nearly $3,000 due to spoiled food.
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