Refrigerators & Freezer Terms to Know

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Volume (ft3) -- the interior volume of the refrigerator or freezer. It is the total volume of the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

Configuration -- the basic types are as follows: Top Freezer, Bottom Freezer, Side-by-Side, Single Door, Upright Freezer and Chest Freezer

Defrost Type -- automatic, manual and partial defrost are standard defrost types.

KWH/Year -- the estimated annual energy use in kilowatt hours of the refrigerator or freezer under typical conditions. Your actual energy consumption will vary depending on how you use your refrigerator, such as frequency of opening and closing, surrounding room temperature, and how full the unit is kept. This figure is calculated according to U.S. Department of Energy test procedures.

Source Material: US Dept. of Energy

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