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Electricity is necessary to maintain the cool temperature of the interior of a refrigerator without loading tons of ice constantly inside.
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Did they have refrigerators in colonial times?
No they did not because if they did then they would need electricity which they did not have. Therefore they did not have refrigerators.
Do refrigerators harm our environment?
yes because it uses electricity and burning electricity harms the environment!
What type of energy does a refrigerator use?
Refrigerators run on electricity.
Do they have fridges in Africa?
Yes, where there is electricity or kerosene readily available to power the refrigerators.
how much power does a commercial refrigerator use?
Commercial-size refrigerators are generally much larger than home refrigerators. Thus, commercial-size refrigerators consume more electricity and use more power.
Why is are refrigerators ran by static static electricity?
They are not. They're run by current electricity, that comes from the power company and through the meter outside your house.
Is it okay to run the refrigerator if the house water has been turned off?
The majority of refrigerators, yes. These refrigerators only need electricity to run, not water. However some modern refrigerators do have a water line connected to them and constantly cycle fresh water, the water is near-frozen then fed into the refrigerator via vents as condensation. These refrigerators are usually huge, however, and are mostly used for commercial purposes, though some can be purchased for the home. You are fine as long as you don't have one of these huge commercial refrigerators.
What type of power does the fridge use?
Most refrigerators are powered by electricity. There are certain, specialised refrigerators that can be run on propane, natural domestic gas, or on solar power using batteries.
Why don't some Chinese families have refrigerators?
They're too poor and/or don't have electricity to run it off.
What can't we use without electricity?
Anything from computers to cell phones to lights to refrigerators. The list is nearly endless.
What type of research led to the development of household refrigerators?
compression technology and absorption technology. Compression required electricity to power a pump called a compressor. Absorption required gas power and did not even need a motor
Does a sod house have a tv in it?
Sure, and they've also got refrigerators and microwaves... Really, what kind of question is that?!?!?! They don't even have electricity!
