Refrigerator Inverter or Not - Difference

[Jan]

I will be needing a new fridge soon. Nothing fancy or too expensive. My old one is slowly dying. I'm saving up for a new one.

*Must have separate fridge-freezer doors.
*Must be frost-free self defrosting.

(The one I have now I have to remove everything from the freezer part weekly and turn off the electric to defrost. It will not keep icecream frozen in the summer. It takes over a day to freeze meat and such unless it's touching the top or bottom).

I found these 2 . What's the difference between a fridge with or without inverter?

Nevera Whirlpool WT32209D | 9 Pies Cubicos

Nevera Whirlpool WT32209D | 9 Pies Cubicos al mejor precio. Cuenta con garantía por un año y puede ser pagado en cuotas.

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Nevera Oster OS-NFH2902BD | 9 Pies Cubicos

Nevera Oster OS-NFH2902BD | 9 Pies Cubicos al mejor precio. Cuenta con garantía por un año y puede ser pagado en cuotas.

electroomega.com.do

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Hi Jan, without brining too much science to the conversation, the main difference is the way the brains of the fridge (circuit boards) handle the operation of the compressor. In a traditional fridge or AC, the computer tracks the set temp and when the set point is reached the compressor kicks in. Each time the compressor kicks in it draws a good amount of amperage, which can potentially add significantly to your electric bill. The inverter system maintains compressor operation more constant and hence drawing lower amperage.

That said, a simple modern device like the one depicted above consume very little energy anyway. Someone, maybe an electrician on the site here, may be able to opine if it's even worth the extra cost. If it were a bigger, higher capacity fridge, perhaps the extra investment in the inverter technology would be worth it.

 

[Manuel01]

The new refridgerators have all a very low energy consumption. I would go for the regular one that every decent tecnician can fix.

 

[Abuela]

We chose a Mabe which is made by General Electric for countries with unstable electricity.When electricity goes out the condenser stays off until the correct voltage is resumed.

 

[Notengo]

Oh yes, Mabe. These tanks survive everything.

 

[Jan]

We chose a Mabe which is made by General Electric for countries with unstable electricity.When electricity goes out the condenser stays off until the correct voltage is resumed.

So this one is best to get? https://electroomega.com.do/productos/nevera-mabe-rma-250famre1-10-pies-cubicos/

 

[RDKNIGHT]

I like the refrigerators with the freezer on the bottom cuz I don't like bending down put my vegetables away also I'm a lazy f***

 

[Abuela]

So this one is best to get? https://electroomega.com.do/productos/nevera-mabe-rma-250famre1-10-pies-cubicos/

Chances are you do not have potable water so I'd get one without the aqua feature.

 

[Jan]

Chances are you do not have potable water so I'd get one without the aqua feature.

Most all in my price range have the water feature it seems. Can't you use a bottelone connected by the tube?.

 

[clff4u]

The water feature in most of them that I have seen here (mine included) is just a 2 liter reservoir on the door panel that you manually fill to have cold water on demand.

 

[NanSanPedro]

The water feature in most of them that I have seen here (mine included) is just a 2 liter reservoir on the door panel that you manually fill to have cold water on demand.

Never knew that.

 

[AlterEgo]

Most all in my price range have the water feature it seems. Can't you use a bottelone connected by the tube?.

Yes, absolutely.

The water feature in most of them that I have seen here (mine included) is just a 2 liter reservoir on the door panel that you manually fill to have cold water on demand.

Ours has that.

 

[Seamonkey]

Most all in my price range have the water feature it seems. Can't you use a bottelone connected by the tube?.

Yes, that's how most people have their system set up. Simple and effective.

 

[JD Jones]

I have a electric pump setup that feeds my icemaker and my door faucet, (If it had one.)

Amazon.com

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I have a electric pump setup that feeds my icemaker and my door faucet, (If it had one.)

Amazon.com

The things I have learned today!

 

[clff4u]

I think the OP is on a budget, cold water can easily be attained by some small bottles of water in the refrigerater, it's a bit more work but probably less expensive. I personally fill mine with rum but that is a story for another day

 

[clff4u]

I meant the reservoir,, I drinks a bit.

 

[JD Jones]

The things I have learned today!

I bought one of those pumps over 30 years ago and it has survived 3 refrigerators so far and still going strong.
If I were to complain about anything, it would be that my ice tray is always overfilled.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I bought one of those pumps over 30 years ago and it has survived 3 refrigerators so far and still going strong.
If I were to complain about anything, it would be that my ice tray is always overfilled.

Age-wise that pump is in better condition than me!

 

[Big]

I have a electric pump setup that feeds my icemaker and my door faucet, (If it had one.)

Amazon.com

that looks lie the device they used on my last colonoscopy