• @skepticalifornia
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    41 year ago

    From the Google: The electricity consumption of average mini or compact refrigerators is about 233 kWh to 310 kWh. Meanwhile, refrigerators (18-20 cubic feet) often use between 404 and 613 kWh.

    • @redpen
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      41 year ago

      Seems comparable. And you would only be opening one and losing energy for half of the total volume when doing it this way.

      • Oobleckonyoface
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        1 year ago

        Electrically comparable only if they are volumetrically, which they are not. Typical mini fridges have an average volume of 2.5 to 3 cubic feet. So approximately one sixth the volume for half the electrical consumption is not a worth trade.

      • Brkdncr
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        41 year ago

        You don’t lose half of the volume when you open a fridge door. The “cold” is stored in the items inside the fridge.

        • Ragglemcsnics
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          41 year ago

          While yes you’re very right, that also assumes you have the fridge packed full.

          • Brkdncr
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            41 year ago

            If you’re interested in saving electricity, you should. Even if it’s just a pot of water. Empty refrigerators run constantly.

      • @skepticalifornia
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        21 year ago

        Agreed, probably a little more efficient to use the 2 mini fridges.