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The Paper Test That Revealed My Fridge Was Costing Me Hundreds Every Year

May 30, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
The Paper Test That Revealed My Fridge Was Costing Me Hundreds Every Year

A single sheet of paper revealed that my refrigerator’s failing door gasket was silently draining my electricity budget. This two-minute diagnostic test shows you exactly where cold air is escaping—and how much it’s costing you every month.

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