There has never been a better time to replace your tired, ancient inefficient icebox.   The Cash for Clunkers for Refrigerators Program offers a cash incentive for the purchase of energy star refrigerators for a limited time, encouraging shoppers to turn to more environmentally friendly appliances for their homes.  Everyone wins because these environmentally friendly alternatives are easier on the environment, use less resources, and save money for the consumer on the his/her energy bills for years to come.  In addition, top manufacturers, such as GE and Sanyo, have responded to the program by manufacturing a assortment of ”green” models so you, the customer, can choose from the same wide conglomeration offered in less efficient appliances.  You can have the icebox that meets your needs & sense of style, while saving money by using less energy.

Sanyo specializes in compact refrigerators. You can equip your dorm room, apartment, game room, office, or garage with an energy star refrigerator from this selection.  The Sanyo Counter-High Refrigerator with Crisper is the simple version of this appliance.  4.4 cubic feet of storage capacity is just enough for the college student to keep snacks and beverages cold in the dorm, or for storage of extra beer & pop in the garage for those playing in the backyard.  The single crisper holds produce & helps to keep it fresh.  If you are searching for something this size, but with a little more style, you might want to consider the Sanyo 4.9-Cubic-Foot All Refrigerator in Platinum.  This unit is freezerless, so your refrigerator space is maximized.  A built in wine rack and two pull-out shelves are featured, along with a single crisper.  These features, with the aesthetic appeal of the platinum finish, makes this a beautiful unit for placement in a den, game room, or even the kitchen.  Sanyo products are sold through many dealers;  these models of Sanyo refrigerators are sold at cooler-store.com & cynaxstores.com.

Ge is a name long known for quality appliances.  It is no surprise that they now offer a full line of energy star GE refrigerators.  The historic style GE Top Freezer Refrigerator offers eighteen cubic feet of storage, with adjustable shelves, & crisper and snack drawers.  The door shelves are wide enough to store gallons of milk.  This is a white refrigerator with white handles and accents, and is available through different dealers, including homedepot.com.  If it is a more stylish design you are seeking, you can choose French doors, a bottom mount freezer, side-by-side refrigerator & freezer mounts, or, sometimes, a combination of these.  The GE Profile French Door Refrigerator, for example, features French doors with a bottom freezer.  Many shoppers prefer the bottom drawer because it places the top shelf of the icebox at eye level; the French doors are ideal for many kitchens because the doors are only half the width of those of time honored refrigerators and therefore require less swing-out space.  This refrigerator is sold at ajmadison.com.  Choose the refrigerator that best suits your sense of style & your storage needs, and save money in the process.