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Bullshit on the fridge. A modern day french door uses almost 2 kWh per day at the mid range model level (which really isn't that different from older top freeze

Bullshit on the fridge. A modern day french door uses almost 2 kWh per day at the mid range model level (which really isn't that different from older top freezers). Higher end fridges use even more. The 1.6 kWh capacity isn't enough for 2-3 days.

danila22 2y ago
Wow that’s crazy! What fridge is that?
chadconway 2y ago
> 2kWh per day. That’s a lot of energy! What fridge do you have?
- beezle 2y ago
  According to this, it really is not: https://www.energysage.com/electricity/house-watts/how-many-watts-does-a-refrigerator-use/ https://www.energysage.com/electricity/house-watts/how-many-...
- kelnos 2y ago
  Wow, I was surprised by this claim too, and found the specs for my fridge[0]. 755 kWh/yr, which works out to just over 2 kWh/day. Damn, that's a lot! [0] https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/4-door-french-door/28-cu--ft--4-door-french-door-refrigerator-in-fingerprint-resistant-stainless-steel-rf28r7201sr-aa/#specs https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/4-d... (my fridge is probably around 15 years old, so it might even be less efficient if this one is a newer model)
  - chupasaurus 2y ago
    Check out this[0] and think about regional markets: half the capacity with 108kWh/yr consumption. I had theirs previous gen one and can attest that the number is correct. [0] https://www.samsung.com/uk/refrigerators/bottom-mount-freezer/bottom-mount-freezer-with-smartthings-ai-energy-mo-387l-silver-rl38c776asr-eu/ https://www.samsung.com/uk/refrigerators/bottom-mount-freeze...
22c 2y ago
Sadly, a modern day french door is pretty inefficient. Consumers prefer them because of their looks but they are very far from being an efficient way to keep food cold.
- kelnos 2y ago
  Why are they any less efficient than a single-door fridge? Losses in between the two doors? I don't see why it should be much different. Both types of fridge causes the cold air to "fall out" when you open the door(s). A top-loading chest fridge/freezer is of course most efficient, but don't think many people have those in their kitchens.
  - 22c 2y ago
    French door has less insulation because there's more "seams". Also typical french doors tend to have an ice machine or water dispenser, which is even less insulation and/or more seams.

danila22 2y ago

Wow that’s crazy! What fridge is that?

chadconway 2y ago

> 2kWh per day. That’s a lot of energy! What fridge do you have?

beezle 2y ago
According to this, it really is not: https://www.energysage.com/electricity/house-watts/how-many-watts-does-a-refrigerator-use/ https://www.energysage.com/electricity/house-watts/how-many-...
kelnos 2y ago
Wow, I was surprised by this claim too, and found the specs for my fridge[0]. 755 kWh/yr, which works out to just over 2 kWh/day. Damn, that's a lot! [0] https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/4-door-french-door/28-cu--ft--4-door-french-door-refrigerator-in-fingerprint-resistant-stainless-steel-rf28r7201sr-aa/#specs https://www.samsung.com/us/home-appliances/refrigerators/4-d... (my fridge is probably around 15 years old, so it might even be less efficient if this one is a newer model)
- chupasaurus 2y ago
  Check out this[0] and think about regional markets: half the capacity with 108kWh/yr consumption. I had theirs previous gen one and can attest that the number is correct. [0] https://www.samsung.com/uk/refrigerators/bottom-mount-freezer/bottom-mount-freezer-with-smartthings-ai-energy-mo-387l-silver-rl38c776asr-eu/ https://www.samsung.com/uk/refrigerators/bottom-mount-freeze...

22c 2y ago

Sadly, a modern day french door is pretty inefficient. Consumers prefer them because of their looks but they are very far from being an efficient way to keep food cold.

kelnos 2y ago
Why are they any less efficient than a single-door fridge? Losses in between the two doors? I don't see why it should be much different. Both types of fridge causes the cold air to "fall out" when you open the door(s). A top-loading chest fridge/freezer is of course most efficient, but don't think many people have those in their kitchens.
- 22c 2y ago
  French door has less insulation because there's more "seams". Also typical french doors tend to have an ice machine or water dispenser, which is even less insulation and/or more seams.