On Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:28:51 -0000, alan_m wrote:

On 31/12/2018 21:44, William Gothberg wrote:

It's a perfectly valid question, why are we still using equipment that
needs running so often?

Proportional control rather than bang/bang control?

If the insulation was better than that used 30 years ago, then the time between switching off and back on again would be longer, as less cold would leak out - this can be verified by observing the sides are cold. Also, if you look at the energy ratings on various freezers, you'll find a factor of almost 4 between different models, so clearly some are using really **** insulation.

Freezer situated in the wrong position?

Not just the one freezer. Two of mine and many belonging to other people.

No ventilation behind freezer to remove the heat?

Plenty.

Freezer door not sealing correctly?

They're fine.

Freezer that is not full is inefficient.

Crammed full.