A refrigerator is not only one of the most expensive appliances you’ll buy for your home, but it also consumes 20% of electricity you use every month. That’s why we must smart in choosing a refrigerator and increasing its energy efficiency at the same time.
Things that must be considered when buy refrigerator are:
- Consider about the capacity or food storage volume. Don’t buy too large than you need, cos that will waste energy and it will cost more than necessary. But also not too small, you will likely waste time trying to make fit all the food.
- Measure the space that available for a refrigerator. Measure the width and depth of the refrigerator with the doors open, and make sure your leave a couple of inches to allow for breathing room. This will allow for greatest efficiency.
- Note an adaptive defrost control (adjusts the compressor time and prevents less freezing and unfreezing of food while conserving a significant amount of energy)
- Separate cooling systems for the fridge and freezer (so dry air from the freezer does flow to the fresh food section, where humidity needs to be higher to maintain freshness of items such as produce)
- Double tub construction (provides extra insulation and keeps cold air from escaping the refrigerator compartments)
- Foam-in-place doors (provide extra insulation and keep cold air from escaping the refrigerator compartments)
- Temperature controlled bins & compartments (allow you to turn down the temperature in small spaces within the refrigerator without lowering the temperature in the entire unit)
10 May 2010
Tags: Refrigerator
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The choice of a microwave can be a simple task. Most microwaves have become models are generally counter. Many manufacturers are trying to do the microwaves to increase the capacity without taking up more space against what they already do. The microwave power can vary from medium and large models, ranging from 850-1650 watts watts, where smaller models ranging from 600 watts to 800 watts.
Most microwaves generally come with a rotating platform for the purpose of heating food more evenly. They may even come with a tray that moves side to side, so that large plates of food constantly moving. Most come with microwave until hot keys to the effects of certain popular foods as well as more convenient defrost and reheat.
For example, they usually come with an automatic button popcorn cooking popcorn with just one click. It is also important to note that a microwave oven typically offer a different set of power levels, which is useful for microwave foods are prepared and do not need 100% power. The average size and larger models often have more power and more features, but are generally in the range of 0.8 cubic meters and 0.9 cubic meters.
Looking to buy a microwave oven, consider these options carefully. Can I trust you not to overcook the food? You can save money by not paying for those nice but unnecessary options.
28 Apr 2010
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In the market is full of a lot of washing machines in various sizes made by different brands. Here are some tips that a consumer should consider before buying any washing machine.
Types of Washers
There are two types of washing machines – front loader and top loading
Wash load
The capacity determines the load washing machine can be handled by a single washing. It is advisable to use the machine for the total load for optimum energy savings.
Speeds
The speed of the centrifuge machine determines how fast the machine will tumble the clothes to remove water during washing and drying. Make sure the option to vary the speed of the centrifuge so that the machine can be used with all types of clothing.
Washing Program
The main wash is hand wash, washing the wool, wash soft, washed silk, quick wash and anti-wrinkle option. Secondary schools prewash, intensive wash, extra rinse, wash the economy, anti-bacterial wash, etc.
Efficiency
The best are usually rated AAA to offer the highest energy efficiency.
Wash temperatures
The different types of clothing should be washed at different temperatures, it would be better if the machine is equipped with a temperature a few that can be used for different types of clothing.
Water supply
Most machines are designed for cold water suitable for delicate tissues and helps remove stains better accept. These machines are considered more energy efficient.
Some machines are designed for hot and cold water, or whatever, two valves are connected to the machine, one for cold water and hot water. These machines are less energy efficient.
Noise
Most of the ring in the market today fall into the category of 50-60dB, corresponding to the sound of a bell.
5 Apr 2010
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