How old is your fridge? I very much doubt it is older than Geraldine Rowarth's fridge which is still going strong after 50 years! She may not know however that her old fridge is costing much more money to run than new models and is damaging our environment a recent report found:

• An old fridge may cost you two and a half times as much to power than a modern 'A' rated one. An energy efficient appliance will save you money every time you use it and the savings really add-up. For example, an energy efficient fridge can save you £35 a year and £350 over the lifetime of the appliance.
• If everyone in the UK replaced their old fridge freezer with an A rated model, we would save over 3 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.

When should I replace my fridge?
If your fridge was made before 2001, you should probably trade it in. If it's 2001 or later, it's probably better to hold onto it until it needs replacing. An new energy efficient fridge uses nearly a third of the energy of a 10 year old appliance.

How much will it cost to dispose of my old fridge?
You can dispose of an unwanted fridge usually through the retailer supplying your new model or through your local council. Your local authority has a responsibility to take your old fridge-freezer away, but it's a bit of a postcode lottery. Some councils offer free collection, others charge up to £30. If you can take the fridge to your local tip yourself, there should be no charge. Some retailers such as Comet, Dixons, Iceland and John Lewis offer this service for a fee between £15 and £20.

Where should I buy my new fridge from?
The best place to buy a fridge is online by using shopping comparison sites such Kelkoo or Shopping.com. If you are like me and you are one of those people who doesn't like plodding up and down the high street and then back again looking in all the electrical stores for the best price, you just know that as soon as you have bought it, you will walk around the corner and see it cheaper in another shop.

One of the great joys of the internet is that it allows us to shop around quickly and easily, without even leaving your home. You can use price comparison sites to find the best deals. It is seldom that I buy anything without checking the online price first.

Buying a fridge is sometimes complicated by the fact that spending more money doesn't necessarily mean you are getting a product with high build quality; brands tend to build fridges to the same standard in their factories whatever their sale price.

The more expensive end of the fridge market is dominated by those with contemporary design features such as Smeg which boast an amazing variety of designs.

It all comes down to personal choice and budget and what you want from your fridge; contemporary design at a high cost or a good value fridge.

Which fridge should I choose?
Currently the better quality brands have the highest prices such as Smeg, Baumatic, Samsung, Hotpoint, Bosch, Servis and LG whilst the lower quality brands seem to be Sovereign, fridgemaster and LEC but shop around and make your own mind up.

Use review sites such as Which Reviews and Review Centre to see what other people have said about the fridge they have bought.

Conclusion
For the best deals on Fridges" visit Kelkoo. Buying a new modern, energy-efficient fridge will save you money in the long term and reduce your contribution to climate change.