
Now they like to use hz I think it is which doesn't tell you a thing, that is why you need to go with blue Energy star marking they often tell you how much it cost to run something for a year. I forgot to mention I used" wet & dry" sandpaper on the fridge to sand it(like you would do for a car) Jules, they used to say wattage but it might be rusted or worn away. & see if they would pay you to come & get it. OK, if you find it would cost a fortune to run might call electric co. She'd listen a bit & then say sweetly "Did you happen to buy some halogon lamps" of course they had as they were cheap to buy but not run!! That's why they all ended up at TS's. People started calling her like crazy at 1 point. So if in market for any new appliance try to find out if energy star or your bills could skyrocket! GF worked at power co. It's like 1000 watt stereo or some of huge new TV's are over 1000 watts, I got a new HDMI energy star 19 in. If it's 500 watts that's 1 kilowatt every 2 hrs or 12 kilowatts a day x 30 days= 360 kilowatts a hefty increase in the monthly bill. Well, my bill was cut in 1/2, I figured they hadn't actually come out, just "guessed" at it, not the case, it cut my bill exactly in half!! Wow!! I love the savings!! The "watts" should be listed on the plate usually on bottom front or maybe on back of this 1 as old. I was worried as I figured my electric bill would change, but what way. I wanted to have it fixed but deceided on new 1 as Sears had sale on energy efficient 1. For example my old 1966 freezer died on me 3 yrs ago. Now if you are planning to use it to store extra food you might take a real good look at the number of "watts" as most old fridges & freezers really soak up the electricity. If chrome can't be removed cover with masking tape. Best to do it in garage or covered patio where no wind.

Rust-oleum has a good appliance paint & primer it 1st with primer it recommends. I've repainted a couple of old fridges for friends & came out well. Hi Jules! Is that rust on the rubber around door, most of that would come off with Brillo or SOS pad & rubbing.
