Refrigerator

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Refrigerator

Introduction
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The refrigerator is one main energy guzzler as it is switched on 24 hours a day. Most users now prefer refrigerators with freezers and some refrigerators also come with additional features like automatic icemakers and through-the-door dispensers. These features will increase energy consumption by the refrigerator. Large refrigerators also consume more energy than small refrigerators; hence it is necessary to purchase the smallest model that sufficiently suits the needs of the household.

Refrigerator with additional features like an ice dispenser




Before – Freezer compartment at the top

Applications:
	switched on 24 hours daily refrigerator is not loaded to the maximum capacity
Characteristics:
	Traditional refrigerator where freezer compartment is designed at the top * Electricity tariff rate: $0.3045




After – Freezer compartment at the bottom

Applications:
	switched on 24 hours daily refrigerator is not loaded to the maximum capacity
Characteristics:
	Freezer compartment not used so often; hence it is designed at the bottom Comes with an inverter function, such that temperature is regulated and motor does not run at full speed at all times Comes with an energy saving function, which allows owner to minimize energy consumption during periods of low usage




Before – Freezer compartment at the top

Applications:
	Switched on 24 hours daily Refrigerator is loaded almost to the maximum capacity
Characteristics:
	Traditional refrigerator where freezer compartment is designed at the top * Electricity tariff rate: $0.3045




After – Freezer compartment at the bottom

Applications:
	Switched on 24 hours daily Refrigerator is not loaded to the maximum capacity
Characteristics:
	Freezer compartment not used so often; hence it is designed at the bottom Comes with an inverter function, such that temperature is regulated and motor does not run at full speed at all times Comes with an energy saving function, which allows owner to minimize energy consumption during periods of low usage