What is the optimum length of time to have your freezer working?

Question

With the cost of power going up so much, it occured to me that maybe I do not need to allow my freezer free access to electricity. I am thinking about using a timer to set when the freezer can be on. (obv to save leccy) but I was wondering if my plan would be efficient. ( the old argument of the flourescent lamp left on or switched off and on a lot ). If I only allowed my freezer to be on at night when it is cooler, would I use less leccy?

Answer 1

your food will most likely go off or your freezer will pack up probs not the best idea

Answer 2

It uses a thermostat to regulate the temperature and therefore the amount of electricity  used so it is better to leave it switched on.

Answer 3

thats a good question, you should ask this in the environment or living green section, id like to see the answer then!

Answer 4

16 nano seconds

Answer 5

suggest you keep freezer on when you have food you wish to keep frozen. :@)

Answer 6

if it full keep it on ,if its half full ,fill the space with empty card board boxxes ,if its near empty,you gonna starve;-)

Answer 7

What if you forget and leave your refrigerator off accidentally?  I don't know the answer to your question, but if you can get away with it, I'd at least have a timer to turn your refrigerator on and off automatically.