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About Fridges

A refrigerator (often called a "fridge" for short) is a cooling appliance comprising a [thermal insulation] compartment and a mechanism to transfer heat from it to the external environment, cooling the contents to a temperature below ambient. Refrigerators are extensively used to store foods which deteriorate at ambient temperatures; spoilage from [bacteria]l growth and other processes is much slower at low temperatures. Devices described as "refrigerators" maintain a temperature a few degrees above the [freezing point] of water; similar devices which maintain temperatures below the freezing point of water are called "freezers". The refrigerator is a relatively modern invention amongst [Home appliance]. It replaced the common [icebox] which had been placed outside for almost a century and a half prior, and is sometimes still called by the original name "icebox".

Freezers keep their contents, usually foods, frozen. They are used both in households and for commercial use. Most freezers operate at around -18 °C (0 °F). Domestic freezers can be included as a compartment in a refrigerator, sharing the same mechanism or with a separate mechanism, or can be standalone units. Domestic freezers are generally upright units, resembling refrigerators, or chests, resembling upright units laid on their backs. Many modern freezers come with an [icemaker].

Commercial fridge and freezer units, which go by many other names, were in use for almost 40 years prior to the common home models. They used toxic ammonia gas systems, making them unsafe for home use. Practical household refrigerators were introduced in the [1915] and gained wider acceptance in the United States in the [1930s] as prices fell and non-toxic, non-flammable synthetic [refrigerant]s such as [Freon] or R-12 were introduced. It is notable that while 60% of households in the US owned a refrigerator by the 1930s, it was not until 40 years later, in the 1970s, that the refrigerator achieved a similar level of penetration in the United Kingdom.

History of the refrigerator Before the invention of the refrigerator, [Icehouse (building)] were used to provide cool storage for most of the year. These structures were mainly built and used in ancient [Persia] (Iran). Placed near freshwater lakes or packed with snow and ice during the winter, they were once very common. Using the environment to cool foodstuffs is still common today. On mountainsides run off from melting snow higher up is a convenient way to cool drinks, and during the winter months simply placing one's milk outside one's window is sufficient to greatly extend its useful life.

The first known artificial refrigeration was demonstrated by [William Cullen] at the University of Glasgow in 1748, and relied on the [vapor-compression refrigeration] process explained by [Michael Faraday]. Between 1805, when [Oliver Evans] designed the first refrigeration machine that used vapor instead of liquid, and 1902 when [Willis Haviland Carrier] demonstrated the first [air conditioner], scores of inventors contributed many small advances in cooling machinery. In 1850 or 1851, Dr. [John Gorrie] demonstrated an ice maker. In 1857, Australian [James Harrison] introduced vapor-compression refrigeration to the brewing and meat packing industries. The absorption refrigerator was invented by [Baltzar von Platen] and Carl Munters in 1922, while they were still students at the [Royal Institute of Technology] in [Stockholm]. It became a worldwide success and was commercialized by Electrolux. Other pioneers included [Charles Tellier], [David Boyle], and [Raoul Pictet].

At the start of the 20th Century, about half of households in the United States relied on melting ice (and an [icebox]) to keep food cold, while the remaining half had no cooled storage at all. The ice used for household storage was expensive because ice had to be cut from winter ponds (or mechanically produced), stored centrally until needed, and delivered regularly.

In a few exceptional cases, mechanical refrigeration systems had been adapted by the start of the 20th century for use in the homes of the very wealthy, and might be used for cooling both living and food storage areas. One early system was installed at the mansion of Walter Pierce, an oil company executive.

[Marcel Audiffren] of France championed the idea of a refrigerating machine for cooling and preserving foods at home. His U.S. patents, issued in 1895 and 1908, were purchased by the American Audiffren Refrigerating Machine Company. Machines based on Audiffren's [sulfur dioxide] process were manufactured by General Electric in [Fort Wayne, Indiana] and marketed by the [Johns-Manville] company. The first unit was sold in 1911. Audiffren machines were expensive, selling for about $1,000 — about twice as much as an automobile cost at the time.

[General Electric] sought to develop refrigerators of its own, and in 1915 the first Guardian unit was assembled in a back yard wash house as a predecessor to the [Frigidaire]. In 1916 Kelvinator and Servel came out with two units among a field of competing models. This number increased to 200 by 1920. In 1918, Kelvinator had a model with automatic controls.

These home units usually required the installation of the mechanical parts, motor and compressor, in the basement or an adjacent room while the cold box was located in the kitchen. There was a 1922 model that consisted of a wooden cold box, [Watercooling] compressor, an [ice cube] tray and a 9 [cubic foot] compartment for $714. (A 1922 [Model-T] Ford cost about $450.) In 1923 Frigidaire introduced the first self-contained unit. About this same time porcelain covered metal cabinets began to appear. Ice cube trays were introduced more and more during the 1920s; up to this time freezing was not a function of the modern refrigerator.

The first refrigerator to see widespread use was the General Electric "[Monitor (warship)]-Top" refrigerator introduced in 1927. The compressor assembly, which emitted a substantial amount of heat, was placed above the cabinet, and surrounded with a decorative ring. Over 1,000,000 units were produced. This refrigerator used sulfur dioxide refrigerant. Many units are still functional today.

The introduction of [freon] expanded the refrigerator market during the 1930s, and freezer units became a little more common and requested during the 1940s. Home units did not go into mass production until after WWII. The 1950s and 60s saw technical advances like automatic [defrost]ing and automatic ice making. Developments of the 1970s and 80s brought about more efficient refrigerators, and environmental issues banned the use of CFC (freon) refrigerants used in sealed systems.

Refrigerators used to consume more energy than any other home appliance, but in the last twenty years, great strides have been made to make refrigerators more energy efficient. Current models that are [Energy Star] qualified use 50 percent less energy than models made before 1993.

Early refrigerator models (1916 and on) featured a cold compartment for ice cube trays. Successful processing of fresh vegetables through freezing began in the late [1920s] by the [Postum Company] (the forerunner of [General Foods]) which had acquired the technology when it bought the rights to [Clarence Birdseye]’s successful fresh freezing methods.

The first successful example of the benefits of frozen foods occurred when General Foods heiress [Marjorie Merriweather Post] (then wife of [Joseph E. Davies], United States Ambassador to the [Soviet Union] ) deployed commercial grade freezers to [Spasso House] (US Embassy) in [Moscow] in advance of the Davies’ arrival. Post, fearful of the food processing safety observed in the USSR, then fully stocked the freezers with product processed from General Foods Birdseye unit. The frozen food stores allowed the Davies’ to lavishly entertain and serve fresh frozen foods that would otherwise be out of season. Upon returning from Moscow, Post (who resumed her maiden name after divorcing Davies) directed General Foods to market frozen product to upscale restaurants.

Introduction of home freezer units occurred in the United States in [1940], and frozen foods began to make the transition from luxury to necessity.

How a refrigerator works Refrigerators work by the use of [heat pumps] operating in a refrigeration cycle. An industrial refrigerator is simply a refrigerator used in an industrial setting, usually in a restaurant or supermarket. They may consist of either a cooling compartment only (a larger refrigerator) or a freezing compartment only (a freezer) or contain both. The industry has nicknames for these units as well sometimes referring to them as a “cold box” or a “walk-in.” The dual compartment was introduced commercially by General Electric in 1939.

The vapor compression cycle is used in most household refrigerators. In this cycle, a circulating refrigerant such as [freon] enters the compressor as a vapor at its [boiling point]. The vapor is compressed and exits the compressor as a superheated vapor. The superheated vapor travels through part of the condenser which removes the superheat by cooling the vapor. The vapor travels through the remainder of the condenser and is condensed into a liquid at its boiling point. The saturated liquid refrigerant passes through the expansion valve where its pressure abruptly decreases. The decrease in pressure results in the flash evaporation and auto-refrigeration of a portion of the liquid (typically, less than half of the liquid flashes). The cold and partially vaporized refrigerant travels through the coil or tubes in the evaporator. There a fan circulates room air across the coil or tubes, and the refrigerant is totally vaporized, extracting heat from the air which is then returned to the food compartment. The refrigerant vapor returns to the compressor inlet to complete the [thermodynamic cycle].

An [absorption refrigerator] works differently from a compressor refrigerator, using a source of [heat], and typically runs more quietly.

The [Peltier effect] uses electricity directly to pump heat; refrigerators using this effect are sometimes used for camping, or where noise is not acceptable. They are totally silent, but less energy-efficient than other methods.

Other alternatives to the vapor-compression cycle but not in current use include thermionic, [vortex tube], air cycle, magnetic cooling, [Stirling engine], Malone refrigeration, acoustic cooling, pulse tube and water cycle systems.http://www.iifiir.org/en/doc/1051.pdf

Types of domestic refrigerator Domestic refrigerators and freezers for food storage are made in a range of sizes. Amongst the smallest is a 4 L Peltier fridge advertised as being able to hold 6 cans of [beer]. A large domestic fridge stands as tall as a person and may be about 1 m wide with a capacity of 600 L. Some models for small [household]s fit under kitchen work surfaces, usually about 86 cm high. Fridges may be combined with freezers, either stacked with fridge or freezer above, below, or side by side. A fridge without a true freezer may have a small compartment to make ice. Freezers may have drawers to store food in, or they may have no divisions (chest freezers).

Fridges and freezers may be free-standing, or built into a kitchen.

Compressor refrigerators are by far the most common type; they make a noticeable noise. Absorption or Peltier units are used where quiet running is required; Peltier coolers are used in the smallest refrigerators as they have no bulky mechanism.

Compressor and Peltier refrigerators are invariably powered by electricity; absorption units can in principle be designed to be powered by any heat source. Gas-only and dual power gas/electricity units are available.

Refrigeration units for commercial and for non-food use are made in a huge range of sizes and styles.

The impact of the refrigerator on the home Virtually all homes in the [developed world] have a refrigerator of one kind or another. The invention of the refrigerator has allowed the modern family to purchase, store, freeze, prepare and preserve food products in a fresh state for much longer periods of time than was previously possible. For the majority of families without a sizeable garden in which to grow vegetables and raise livestock, the advent of the refrigerator along with the modern [supermarket] led to a vastly more varied diet and improved health resulting from improved [nutrition]. [Dairy product]s, [meat]s, [fish], [poultry] and [vegetable]s can all be kept refrigerated in the same space within the kitchen (although raw meat should be kept separate from other foodstuffs for reasons of [hygiene]).

The refrigerator allows families to consume more salads, fresh fruits and vegetables during meals without having to own a garden or an orchard. Exotic foodstuffs from far-off countries that have been imported by means of refrigeration can be enjoyed in the home because of the availability of domestic refrigeration.

The luxury of freezing allows households to purchase more foods in bulk that can be eaten at leisure while the bulk purchase provides cost savings (see [economies of scale]). [Ice cream], a popular commodity of the 20th century, was previously only available by traveling long distances to where the product was made fresh and had to be eaten on the spot. Now it is a practically ubiquitous food item. Ice on-demand not only adds to the enjoyment of cold drinks, but is useful in first-aid applications, not to mention cold packs that can be kept frozen for picnics or in case of emergency.

Features

Newer refrigerators may include:

Automatic defrosting: In any refrigerator, over time, [water vapor] in the air condenses onto the cooling coils as frost, eventually building up into a thick layer of ice. This ice acts as an insulator, reducing cooling efficiency. In the past, the ice was removed by periodically emptying the refrigerator and turning it off to let the ice melt, perhaps aided by hot water applied by the user (a process known as defrosting). In a refrigerator equipped for [frost-free] operation, however, a heater and a [thermostat] are fitted around the cooling coils. The cooling is periodically switched off (with the period varying between every 6 to 24 hours depending on the model) and the heater is turned on until the temperature around the coils slightly exceeds the freezing point of water, after which normal cooling resumes. This melts any frost which has collected around the coils. Melt water drops into a small gulley, through a small pipe which drains into a tray on the top of the compressor from which it is then evaporated into the surrounding air by residual heat generated by the operation of the compressor.
A power failure warning, alerting the user by flashing a temperature display. The maximum temperature reached during the power failure may be displayed, along with information on whether the frozen food has defrosted or may contain harmful bacteria;
Chilled water and ice available from an in-door station, so the door need not be opened;
Cabinet rollers that allow the refigerator to be easily rolled around for easier cleaning;
Adjustable shelves and trays that can be moved around to suit the user;
A Status Indicator to notify the user when it is time to change the [Filter (water)];
An in-door ice caddy, which relocates the ice-maker storage to the freezer door and saves approximately 60 litres (about 2 cubic feet) of usable freezer space. It is also removable, and helps to prevent ice-maker clogging;
A cooling zone in the refrigerator door shelves. Air from the freezer section is diverted to the refrigerator door, to better cool milk or juice stored in the door shelf;
An LCD suggesting what types of food should be stored at what temperatures, and the expiration date of the food stored;
Extras unrelated to refrigeration, such as a [television] set, [radio], or [DVD player] built into a door.

Early freezer units accumulated [ice crystals] around the freezing units. This was a result of humidity introduced into the units when the doors to the freezer were opened. This build up of frost required periodic thawing of the units to maintain their efficiency. Advances in frost-free refrigeration eliminating the thawing task were introduced in the [1950s]. Also, early units featured freezer compartments located within the larger refrigerator, and accessed by opening the refrigerator door, and then the smaller internal freezer door; units featuring entirely separate freezer compartment were introduced in the early 1960s, becoming the industry standard by the middle of that decade.

Later advances included automatic ice units and self compartmentalized freezing units.

An increasingly important environmental concern is the disposal of old refrigerators - initially because of the freon coolant damaging the [ozone layer], but as the older generation of refrigerators disappears it is the destruction of CFC-bearing insulation which causes concern. Modern refrigerators usually use a refrigerant called [1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane] (1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane) instead of freon, which has no ozone layer depleting properties.

Disposal of discarded refrigerators is regulated, often mandating the removal of doors: children playing hide-and-seek have been asphyxiated while hiding inside a discarded refrigerator. This was particularly true for the older models that had latching doors. More modern units use a magnetic door gasket to hold the door sealed but can actually be pushed open from the inside. However, children can be unwittingly harmed by hiding inside any discarded refrigerator.

Temperature zones and ratings Some refrigerators are now divided into four zones to store different types of food:

-18 °C (0 °F) (freezer)
0 °C (32 °F) (meats)
5 °C (40 °F) (refrigerator)
10 °C (50 °F) (vegetables)

The capacity of a refrigerator is measured in either litres or cubic feet (US). Typically the volume of a combined fridge-freezer is split to 100 litres (3.53 cubic feet) for the freezer and 140 litres (4.94 cubic feet) for the refrigerator, although these values are highly variable.

Temperature settings for refrigerator and freezer compartments are often given arbitrary numbers (for example, 1 through 9, warmest to coldest) by manufacturers, but generally 2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F) is ideal for the refrigerator compartment and -18 °C (0 °F) for the [freezer]. Some refrigerators require a certain external temperature (60 °F) to run properly. This can be an issue when placing a refrigerator in an unfinished area such as a garage.

[Europe]an freezers, and refrigerators with a freezer compartment, have a four [Star (classification)] to grade freezers.

* : max temperature = -6[Celsius. Maximum storage time for frozen food is 1 week * ** : max temperature = -12°C. Maximum storage time for frozen food is 1 month * *** : max temperature = -18°C. Maximum storage time for frozen food is 3 months * *(***) : max temperature = -18°C. Maximum storage time for frozen food is up to 12 months

Although both the three and four star ratings specify the same maximum temperature of -18°C, only a four star freezer is intended to be used for freezing fresh food. Three (or fewer) stars are used for frozen food compartments which are only suitable for storing frozen food; introducing fresh food into such a compartment is likely to result in unacceptable temperature rises.

Media

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[Energy Star]
[Star rating]
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[Thermoelectric cooling]

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Notes External links

History of the Refrigerator - Gizmohighway Technology Guide
Refrigeration History
The History of the Refrigerator and Freezers
How does a gas-powered fridge actually work (without compressor - using heater to power the heat transfer cycle)
Refrigerators The Physics Hypertextbook
How Refrigerators Work Article by [HowStuffWorks]
Refrigerator Features and Options Video by HomeGuide123
Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide
Refrigerators, [Canada Science and Technology Museum]
How Refrigerators Work and What goes wrong with them Article by Apwagner.com
{{Cite web

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Information Reference: Wikipedia.org

Fridges

Questions and Answers

Why are Americans fridges so damn big?

Q) They are monsters compared to the European Fridges

A) because we eat a lot, OKAY? we're fat and lazy, so the food is readily available and we don't have to go to the store. in fact, many of us (who can afford it) have two fridges... one for the garage for less-used food. truly, i think we're pack-rats, for food and other things... and like to have things "just in case".

What is PAM technic for defrosting for fridges?

Q) Defrosting fridges easily and faster

A) They sell a spray in the pound shop it works .

I run night clubs. is it better for the Environment to have the fridges on timers or constantly running?

Q) The Clubs are open 6 days a week. there are about 10 bottle fridges per club. They would switch off at about 4am and switch back on about 2pm to chill down for a 5pm opening. Is it better to have them warming up and chilling down or maintaining a constant temperature.

A) In my opinion maintaining a constant temperature is surely the best and most economic way of running these fridges. It must cost a fortune to get them to temperature originally and to turn them off and then on again is surely false economy?

Beer fridges?

Q) Would anyone be able to tell me if you can use these as a proper fridge. I need to furnish a place cheaply and I have one of these to use. Will it chill the food sufficiently? Is it safe to store food in? Its one of those 2 shelf stella artois ones. Thanks guys

A) Do you mean this fridge: http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews82794.html ? Apparently this is a proper fridge, so it is cold enough to store food in safely. If it is another type of fridge, check that it is cold enough (less than 4.4 degrees Celsius/40 degrees Fahrenheit).

side by side fridges?

Q) can someone tell me if i can purchase a side by side fridge with water dispenser that dosent need plumbing in, some kind of manual refill

A) Unfortunatly you are out of luck with that one...What is the problem?is the frig. to far for a water pipe?. most of the reputable dealers will help you with any problem you may have...and even find you a remidy for the problem at hand to sell you their product. remember you are the consumer and that makes you the one that aim to please...!!! If your problem is difficult try making a diagram/drawing of the situation and the bigger home improvement stores will be glade to help,even if you don't buy the fridge at their store. Tom, No. california,

Do mini fridges work the same as normal fridges?

Q) More specifically can I just plug it in and leave it on all the time? And will I be able to store things like milk and sandwiches in it? Weird question I know but I'm a student and want to use it in my room. Thanks.

A) Yes they are the same and safe to use.

best place to buy fridges... ect?

Q) just bought a new house in the rep of ireland and i need to furnish it, american style fridge freezer, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, sofa, beds and so on. Where's the best place?

A) Arrow are a good shop for electric appliances in Ireland you should be able to find them in alot of towns they are usually part of Supervalue super markets. as for other furniture you will Also fine furniture shops in most local towns but the l shops like Harvey Norman and Argos are normally found in most of the bigger town of each county. Good luck and hope yo enjoy moving to Ireland.

where can i get second hand fridges or freezers to buy in large quantities for export .?

Q) where can i buy used fridge and freezers in large quantities

A) council dumps, big eletricial retailers,currys, comet ,apolo ( as they take the old ones away, there have to put then somewhere) put an add in the local paper, saying that YOU will take the old one away for nothing, as most people now charge wg

fridges with pull out drawers for easy access wanted ?

A) Are you sure its a fridge you want as it is normally freezers that have draws. I buy 90% of all I buy with a wanted add it works very well for me

can fridges let off any forms of a gas, mine as got a funny smell?

A) Unless your fridge is very old, running on Ammonia, The refrigerant will not smell.

fridges???

Q) ok u know the fridges that hold pop and water like they put them in front of the check outs. the ones thats a glass fridges and u open it and take pop or water. what are those called

A) a fridge...lol I don't think it has a different name... maybe a display fridge...beverage display fridge...?

fridges????

Q) ok u know those fridges where the check out at like cub foods pr jewels or Dominick's the ones that have the sodas and the water bottles what are those called cuz i want to rent one or buy one can u give me links

A) Here is one I found... http://www.bushrefrigeration.com/bakeryGlassDoorMech.asp?source=yahoo&pageGroup=Grocery%20and%20Convenience

Small fridges. Do they really exist?

Q) I'm near my wits' end trying to find a fridge to fit into a space 81cm high and 51 cm wide. It looks like a space about the size of a fridge, but fridges just don't seem to come that short (apart from tiny beer fridges). Any bright ideas where I might find one apart from comet, dixons, homebase, kelkoo, pricerunner, argos, tesco...

A) What you need to ask for is an apartment sizes fridge. We must live ina different area because I have never heard of any of the stores you have mentioned. Sorry.

the minus points of double-door fridges???

Q) double-door fridges are offered as a far better breed than the single-door fridges.but i think the opposite is true.if double-door fridges offer us bigger freezing area, they offer us lesser refrigeration area also.and i think ,most of the asians including many europeans and americans find the freezers of single-door fridges sufficient.sacrificing refrigeration area for freezing area is not a good idea for very many people.then why companies are creating a hype over double-door fridges and why they are charging a bit higher for double door fridges? are not these companies befooling people?

A) I'm guessing that you mean side-by-side freezer/refrigerators, since every refrigerator I've ever seen has two doors (the older/traditional models have the refrigerator on the bottom, with the smaller freezer area on top, or vice versa). There are drawbacks to any design; personally, I don't like how narrow my new freezer space is as compared to my old freezer space. (I recently purchased a side-by-side refrigerator freezer; my older unit had the larger refrigerator on the bottom and the freezer space on top.) But for a lot of people, freezer space is at least as important, if not more important, than refrigerator space. If you're single, the fresh food is going bad before you can use it. If you have a children and are busy preparing meals, freezer space is what you need to store those extra portions of <name that food> in. And let's face it, far too many Americans are relying on Lean Cuisine and it's ilk for substinence. For a lot of singles, the refrigerator is where you house the beer, milk, a few not-too-large containers of food, and leftovers. The freezer is where the action is. I now have more freezer space than I did before, and the refrigerator space actually seems larger in this fridge (in terms of cubic feet, I think it is; this unit is generally larger than my old one). My refrigerator has plenty in it but isn't ever close to full. My freezer? Well, what with the homemade baby food, couple of dozen bagels, frozen portions of homemade meals we can heat and serve when we don't have time to cook, container of ice cream, cans of coffee, and two bottles of vodka that will probably still be there when we get our next refrigerator....I'm glad for the extra freezer space, and wishing it were larger still. Remember, a LOT of people purchase a freestanding freezer unit, in addition to the refrigerator/freezer that's in their kitchen, to store meat, etc. This is the era of Costo and Sam's Club....people are buying in bulk and they need a place to store all that...stuff. Perishable food isn't going to last in the refrigerator for the average family. Heck, my mother in law bought an extra freezer just to house the Christmas cookies she bakes every year!

I was told that newer fridges cannot be put in an area that could go below freezing. True, False, or what age?

Q) I was told that newer fridges have a different kind of coolant in them and cannot be in below freezing weather is this true? I want to put a 10 year old fridge in my garage so I want to know if it is old enough.

A) I sell fridge's at Fry's Electronics and who ever told you that does not know what they are talking about. It is true there is a different coolant being used but they do that to save energy on the fridge's. My parents have had a side by side fridge for about 3 years in there garage and it gets really cold but has no problems. Now it is possiable that the system engine might freeze alittle but you have to remember. You will be having it on all the time so the motor stays warm. Now if you were not to have it on for awhile and the motor froze and you tried to turn it on it could damage the motor. So if it does freeze, Make sure you check the back to see it the motor has frozen, If it has, Get alittle hair dryer and warm it up. Hope this helps. Good Luck

why do all fridges open on the right side and not on the left side ????????????

Q) SEE FRIDGES

A) Well you can get them to open either way ,some you can just change the door around. Heck some refrigerators even have two doors, each opening differently.. Look around a bit more, there are plenty of options available

Peltier Effect mini fridges/hotboxes - do they really work?

Q) I've seen those personal mini-fridges/hotboxes that rather than use a coolant like a traditional refridgerator, use the electronic peltier effect. Does anyone have one and do they make a good long-term refridgerator for something like keeping a bottle/carton of milk cold at your desk.

A) They work, but I would not use them for anything that requires refrigeration. A couple problems: first of all, lots of liquid condenses on whatever you put in, and the second problem is a lot of noise. For the peltier device to work, it has a heat sink and fan much like a computer CPU. The fan is often loud and obnoxious, I replaced mine with a nice japanese ball bearing fan and it's much more tolerable. So, it's good for keeping sandwiches cold for a road trip, or keeping cans of pop, but I wouldn't keep milk or anything that is temperature sensitive in it for long periods.

Do any mini-fridges keep ice cream frozen?

Q) I have a small Haier from my freshman year of college, but this year I'd like to upgrade to something larger. I have a thing for ice cream, and I'd like to be able to have a stash in my room. I'm thinking of getting one of the 4cu fridges with a separate outer door for the freezer. Does anyone have any experience with these? Freezing v. not? The one I'm looking at is a Chefmate on craigslist

A) Some small fridges have a separate compartment that acts as a freezer. If you're not sure, get a cheap digital (or regular) thermometer and put it in there. If part of it drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 Celcius, it'll keep ice cream frozen.

Anyone know who in Denton picks up or buys old fridges?

Q) I have an old fridge that works that I woud like to sell cheap and I have another 5 yr old fridge that needs a compressor taken away/sold. Anyone know of any companies in Denton that buy old fridges for cheap?

A) Call any fridge repair business, most would be happy to pick one up for free in order to use the parts from it.

single and double door fridges advantages and disadvantages?

Q) i want to compare single and double door fridges. all the catageries (180liters or 230liters) have both single and double door options. i want to know and choose.

A) TOP FREEZER Best for those with narrower spaces. These cost the least, are relatively cheap to run, and offer the most storage space for their size. Widths typically range from 30 to 33 inches. But you must bend for frequently used items in the refrigerator. Few of these offer water dispensers. Wide-swinging doors require clearance. Price $400 to $1,200. BOTTOM FREEZER Best for putting often-used items at eye level. They're relatively cheap to run. Many offer lots of space. More are French-door models. Widths typically range from 30 to 36 inches. But you must bend or squat for items at the back or bottom of the freezer. Few offer a water dispenser outside the door. Price $700 to $1,500; more for French-door models. SIDE-BY-SIDE Best for kitchens that can't fit wide-swinging doors. Most offer exterior ice and water dispensers. Widths typically range from 32 to 36 inches. But they're relatively pricey to buy and run and aren't very space-efficient inside. They've been more repair-prone than top- and bottom-freezers. Doors are often too narrow to accept pizza boxes. Price $800 to $2,000. BUILT-IN STYLE Best for a unified look. Cabinet-depths mimic flush built-ins and are often side-by-sides; built-ins are often bottom-freezers. Most are 36 inches wide or wider. But both are pricey to buy and run and aren't space-efficient. Built-ins have had relatively high repair rates and often require extra panels. Price $1,500 to $3,200 for cabinet-depth; $4,000 to $7,000 for built-in.