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Refrigerators
Does the light really go out when we close the door? From the early icebox to the modern built-in frost-free stainless steel double door works of art, refrigerators have improved greatly over the years, and we seldom think about them until they don't work right. From cleaning methods to repairs, this category is the place to get advice and answers to your questions about refrigerators.
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What is the average wattage a freezer uses?
Voltage X amps = wats 120 volt freezer drawing 2 amps is 240 watts running note it can take up to 3 to 4 times that to start.
you have rla run load amps
then you have LRA Lock rotor amps (what it takes to start)
What are some disadvantanges of refrigeration?
Freezer burn? BoNgWiZarD: Refrigeration uses specialised equipment (which can be quite expensive in some countries) and can use a rather substantial amount of energy. Also, the refrigerants can be somewhat harmful to the environment (modern gases contribute to mainly to the greenhouse effect and not ozone depletion as did older refrigerants)
What happens if a refrigerator is transported on its side?
The liquid coolant will pool in "gaseous" lines. Usually if you stand the refrigerator up properly for 24 hours it will go back to working normally.
Have you some information on James Harrison the inventor of a refrigerator?
does james harrison the inventor have any children
Why are two changes of state of the refrigerant necessary to operate a refrigerator?
Two changes of state of the refrigerant are necessary to operate a refrigerator because it allows the refrigerant to absorb heat inside the refrigerator as a liquid and release heat outside the refrigerator as a gas, thus facilitating the cooling process efficiently. The changes in state from liquid to gas and gas to liquid help maintain the desired temperature inside the refrigerator.
What role play bi metal in frost free refrigerator?
I was having a problem with my freezer-it was frosting up along the back wall and making a buzzing sound. The repairman replace the "Bi-Metal" which is a little device with 2 wires that works like a switch. This worked- the buzzing sound came from the ice and frost hitting the fan.
When the freezer gets cold enough, the "bi-metal" would turn off the cold and turn on a heater that removes the frost from the cooling coils. It is calibrated to go back to a closed state and turn off the heater then turn the cold back on. This may be a simplistic explanation-but it is how I understood it.
How do you transport a refrigerator?
Refrigerators should be lifted and transported upright so the coolant remains in place.
Why does black soot appear in the freezer compartment of a Kenmore refrigerator?
It sounds like mildew to me. If the freezer is in use, and the black soot is in the interior of the freezer, it's likely something else. But especially if it's in the crevices of the door lining, or if the freezer is not in use, it's likely mildew. Clean it well, wipe it off with a bleach solution, and try to keep it dry. Mildew needs warm, moist, and dark to survive and thrive.
What is a refrigerator magnet made of?
A refrigerator magnet is typically made of a material known as ferrite, which is a type of ceramic often used for its magnetic properties. The ferrite material is combined with other materials such as plastic or rubber to create the final refrigerator magnet product.
What can you use to clean your yellow refrigerator gasket?
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I CAN USE TO CLEAN MY YELLOWED REFRIGERATOR GASKET THANKS
What is the cost of the fanciest refrigerator on the market these days?
the subzero pro 48 is anywhere from $12,000 to $14,000 depending on where you live. im pretty sure that is the most expensive fridge you can buy for a house right now. of course a commercial fridge can be more.
Where did the word refrigerator come from?
It is an abbreviation of the word "Refrigerator". The extra "d" most likely was inserted to clarify its pronunciation. (Fridge vs Frige)
Where can you find schematics for Frigidaire refrigerator model mrt18bscw6?
looks like you might find it here:
http://www.a-1appliance.com/lookup/107531/665700
Why does aluminum foil disintegrate when used to wrap meatloaf in the fridge?
Sometimes when foods are stored in aluminum foil, or when foil is used to cover a pan of food, the foil will develop holes and look like it is being eaten away. Two things may be the cause. 1) When aluminum and a dissimilar metal are in contact in the presence of moisture, an electrolytic reaction may occur causing a breakdown of the aluminum. To prevent this reaction, use plastic wrap to cover metal containers (silver, stainless steel, or iron used to store food. 2) If the aluminum foil was not used with a dissimilar metal container, the reaction was probably a chemical one. It is possible for heavy concentrations of salt, vinegar or some other acidic compound, or highly spiced foods to cause the foil to disintegrate. The product of either of these reactions is an aluminum salt. It does not harm the food but you will want to scrape any deposit off the food as it may impart an undesired flavor and color.
PREPARED BY: Angela M. Fraser, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Food Safety Specialist, and Carolyn J. Lackey, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N., Professor/Food and Nutrition Specialist, North Carolina State University (August 2004)
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How many horsepower are in a refrigerator compressor motor?
Depends on refrigerator. Some are 1/25 others could be 1/40, still others could be higher. There is a data plate on the compressor that will tell you the HP.
What is the oldest model of refrigerator?
Not an easy question to answer. Here's what we know though:
- 1748 - William Cullen demonstrated a refrigerating machine at the University of Glasgow.
- 1805 - Oliver Evans (American) designed the first mechanical refrigerating machine.
- 1834 - Jack Perkins (American) builds the first practical refrigerating machine using compressed ether.
- 1844 - American, Dr. John Gorrie builds a refrigerator from Evans' design to make ice to help keep his yellow fever patients cool.
- 1876 - German engineer Carl von Linden patents a process for liquifying gas that becomes the basis of modern refrigeration.
- 1879 - Aftican-American inventor Thomas Elkins patents improvements in refrigeration design.
- 1891 - American inventor John Standard patents improvements in refrigeration design.
- 1913 - The first electric refrigerator is offered for sale.
- 1915 - Alfred Mellowes and Nathaniel Wales designs a newer model of the first unit and the Guardian Frigerator Company is incorporated to manufacture the model in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Only 40 units were ever built.
- 1918 - General Motors Corporation buys GFC and reorganizes the company to become Frigidaire. Engineers redesign the Mellowes/Wales model and remarket it as Frigidaire's first product, known only as the Frigidaire (shortened to "Fridge").
- 1930 - Thomas Midgley Jr. and Albert L. Henne working with a research team from General Motors Research Group and Frigidaire develop dichlorofluoromethane (Freon or R21), which becomes the primary coolant for refrigeration for approximately 60 years.
*Some sources credit the General Electric Company Monitor Top refrigerator as the first, but this unit was not not developed until the early 1920's and was not commercially available until 1927.
What is the year of manufacture for hotpoint refrigerator model ctx16cpgl ad?
The serial # will have the manufacturing info such as where and when it was built. After getting that contact Hotpoint for their nomeclature on how how the decipher it.
How does a Refigerator or freezer work to keep things cold?
Dense gas is pumped through small holes within a metal tube, by a motorized "compressor." When this gas makes contact with the metal on the inside, it has a cooling effect and the metal absorbs the heat from the air on the outside of the tube. Once the heat has been absorbed, this air is pumped in, or cycled through the fridge and freezer to keep things cold.
Where is the best place to find a smart fridge?
YOU CAN FIND THEM AT BEST BUY, or your LOCAL LOW's HARDWARE SHOP IN YOUR AREA.......DE DE DE
