Why You Should Crush Your Beer Fridge, and Other Appliances

Everyone does it eventually – the dreaded kitchen remodel. Out go 1990s tile countertops, dark oak cabinets, and enameled appliances, and in come modern stainless equipment, granite, and eye-watering LED illumination. Except for the fridge. This faithful companion, bedecked in the detritus of family communications and memories, still works well after 25 years: “let’s keep it!”. Once it’s pulled from its dust-bunny nest, the big guy from the demo crew hauls our battered almond friend into the garage, where it is plugged in and starts its second life, full of beer.<br />But this much-appreciated domestic Dorian has a sinister secret.<br />Our guest is Doug Bailey, VP of Marketing and Applications Engineering, Power Integrations; we’re here today to discuss a fascinating topic – Your old beer fridge; and how it’s your home’s power parasite.