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Posted by LouB on April 18, 2008, 8:43 am
Don Young wrote:
>> I just purchased a Kenmore refrigerator - the thing is huge!
>> Generally, I love it but the compressor runs practically 24/7. The
>> settings are on default temperature, I rarely open it. Does this
>> indicate a problem with the compressor? I am guessing yes because how
>> could something be Energy Star compliant when it runs throughout the
>> day?
>>
>> So how do I quantify this for Sears - my retailer - so they will know
>> that they have to come back and replace it?
>>
>> Thanks
>> Bob
> The best energy efficiency can be when the compressor does not stop and
> start at all, assuming that it is using only just enough energy to do the
> job. This seems to be a common concern with high efficiency refrigerators,
> along with taking a very long time to establish uniform and proper
> temperatures. All this is a trade-off for the energy efficiency, so I would
> give it a lot of time to stabilize and not be concerned about the run time.
>
> Don Young
>
>
Starting any electric motor is a big energy user.
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