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WHEN you reach into your fridge to grab the milk for your cuppa you probably don't even think about the temperature inside.<\/p>\n

But it turns out not having your fridge at the right temperature could be ramping up your energy bill.<\/p>\n

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And even more important is to make sure its settings are correct considering it has to stay on constantly.<\/p>\n

Experts recommend fridges to be between 2\u00b0C and 6\u00b0C and a freezer should be less than -18\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

But settings will vary between models, so it's worth checking your manual if you aren't exactly sure.<\/p>\n

Having your fridge at its optimum temperature can help it run more efficiently and is a vital way of making sure it isn't costing you more than it should. <\/p>\n

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Uswitch energy expert Ben Gallizzi said:\u00a0\u201cSetting the fridge temperature too high will result in it running at its full power output \u2014 and could even cause some food items to freeze. <\/p>\n

"Setting it too low runs the risk of food going off."<\/p>\n

You could be wasting \u00a350 a year, based on the average fridge using 166kWh of energy to run for 12 months.<\/p>\n

Plus, you could be pouring even more money down the drain if you're having to throw food away because it's been spoilt.<\/p>\n

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The Sun picked Ben's brains to find out a few other ways you make sure your fridge is running efficiently to save you some cash.<\/p>\n

How to save money in running your fridge<\/h2>\n

Regularly defrosting your fridge and freezer keeps ice under control and makes sure everything's working efficiently. <\/p>\n

But you should be cleaning more than just the inside of the fridge to keep it in good working order. <\/p>\n

Ben said: "It\u2019s recommended that you clean behind your fridge and freezer regularly to help keep them cool and working as efficiently as possible."<\/p>\n

It's also important not to leave the fridge door open for longer than necessary. <\/p>\n

Ben said: "This is especially important on warm days, as this will cause the temperature to rise, meaning your appliance will need to work harder to cool back down."<\/p>\n

Ben's final tip is to keep your fridge as full as possible because it uses less energy when it's well stocked. <\/p>\n

He added: "You can also fill it with water bottles, which will do the job just as well and give you lots of cool drinks when it\u2019s hot.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, an appliance pro has revealed that you could be adding \u00a3100 to your energy bill by keeping your fridge freezer in the wrong place.<\/p>\n

Plus, one savvy saver has revealed how she saved \u00a33,000 by organising the food in her fridge.<\/p>\n

Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing\u00a0money-sm@news.co.uk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You can also join our new Sun Money Facebook group to share stories and tips and engage with the consumer team and other group\u00a0members.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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