"Her freezer hack is simple: She places pool noodles and empty (but closed) containers in her freezer to take up dead space. As for the type of container it doesn't really matter. It could be a glass food storage container with the lid on or a cardboard box that once housed frozen waffles. The point is to make sure your freezer is full."
"She explained that keeping your freezer mostly full makes it more energy-efficient by minimizing the amount of warm air that enters when you open the door. Plus, the frozen contents help to quickly re-cool the air. Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool echoed the recommendation: "Keep your freezer full, but not packed. Keeping your freezer around 75% to 80% full helps retain cold air. If the freezer is fully filled, food may block the internal air vents, making it harder to distribute cold air throughout the freezer.""
A partially empty freezer works harder to circulate cold air, which contributes to freezer burn (grayish-brown leathery spots on food from air exposure). Filling dead space with items such as pool noodles and closed containers helps retain cold air and prevents air reaching food surfaces. Container type does not matter; items like lidded glass storage containers or cardboard boxes can be used. Keeping a freezer around 75% to 80% full maximizes cold retention without blocking internal air vents, which can impede cold-air distribution. Reduced warm-air entry when opening the door and frozen contents that quickly re-cool incoming air improve energy efficiency and can lower energy bills.
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