Is there an archive of Energyguide labels for discontinued appliances?

[stanima]

We have an older Frigidaire side-by-side (FRS23H5ASB3) and I was wondering if anyone knows where I can find the details on energy usage- as in all the info from the yellow Energyguide label they stick on every appliance sold.

I would have imagined this info would be pretty easy to locate... I was wrong.

We're replacing it with a new LG bottom freezer so this is only for my own edification- I know the new fridge has greater capacity and will undoubtedly be more energy efficient but I like hard facts not "I know it in my heart".

I looked through the box of manuals we got from the previous owner of the house and it isn't there or they didn't do Energyguide labels in 2002.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Dan O.]

if anyone knows where I can find the details on energy usage

Exact? I do not. You could try asking Frigidaire.

I know the new fridge has greater capacity and will undoubtedly be more energy efficient but I like hard facts

You might be able to calculate a rough average difference using the following site:

ENERGY STAR Flip Your Fridge Calculator | Products | ENERGY STAR

www.energystar.gov

they didn't do Energyguide labels in 2002

I don't know for certain but I would be surprised at that. This is a quote from the paper linked below:

Since 1980, major home appliances and heating and cooling equipment have been
required to display the EnergyGuide label. The label is intended to help consumers make
cost-effective appliance purchasing decisions by providing comparative information about
product energy use.

https://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2002/data/papers/SS02_Panel8_Paper29.pdf

Dan O.

 

[Dan O.]

I did happen to find the energy rating for model FRS23H5A from 2001-2004 and it had a energy use estimate of 617 kWh/yr.

JFYI

Dan O.

 

[stanima]

Thanks Dan!

Surprising how economical it is considering they claim "all new fridges are better". only about 6% more energy than the new one we're thinking of (that's slightly smaller).

 

[Dan O.]

The biggest change happened in the early 1990’s, a bit more mid 2000, then marginal deceases since.



The different refrigerator configurations also have different ratings and icemaker(s) and dispenser increase the energy usage too

Dan O.