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Originally Posted by oil pan 4
This is very impressive because a lot of older frigs I have tested consume around 2kwh to 2.5kwh a day...
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Yeah, it is pretty impressive... partly because it is utilizing the better construction of a freezer, and only asking the compressor to hold 37F or so, instead of 0F. It's also because I'm using a small refrigerator. I have found that I can get by just fine with a smaller system. It's curious that so few EcoRenovators seem to go for the smaller = better idea... oh well.
If you decide to go with a Freezerator conversion, It's quite easy, and if you don't like the results, you can easily switch back.
The Chinese thermostat was about $17. Some people use a beer cooler thermostat, better built for about $50.
I think it is fair to estimate that the Freezerator conversion will use approximately 50% as much power as your freezer normally uses.
It would be a great idea to get a Kill-a-Watt first and establish your freezer's current demand, and also measure the demand after the hack.
There's certainly room on this thread for your story...
Best,
-AC