Ian Stirling wrote:

In sci.electronics.misc default wrote:
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Power saving number two was to start cleaning the compressor coils on
the fridge once a year.

I've found a significant saving can also be to add a tiny AC fan across
the fridge motor, if it's not very well ventilated, to keep hot air from
pooling.

Also, a couple of inches of insulation foam on each side of the fridge can
cut its energy use significantly.

Some refrigerators use their sides as the heat emitting surface.
In that case the efficiency would drop precipitously & damage may occur.
Easy to check for, anyway. If the sides are warm during normal operation,
don't insulate them!!!

Cheers, John Stewart



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