What is the Normal Run Time of a refrigerator?
Ans: For a freezer to maintain a desired temperature of 0 degrees F or a combination refrigerator-freezer to maintain a 5 degrees F freezer and 35 – 40 degrees fresh food temperature, the compressor will usually run more than 50% of the time. Refrigerators have smaller, more powerful, high-speed compressors that generally cost less to operate than those in older refrigerators. These compressors are designed to run 80 % to 90% of the time. This makes them more energy efficient because the greatest amount of energy used when the compressor cycles on. Factors that contributes to run time: In extremely hot, humid areas, run time may approach 100%. Loading the refrigerator or freezer with a large amount of food, especially warm or hot foods, will also add to the run time. Hot foods should be allowed to cool before being placed in the cabinet. Another significant factor that contributes to run time is an empty or lightly loaded freezer. Because no insulation material is perfect, air alone do
