Refrigerator, the best models to reduce the cost in the bill

The refrigerator represents an essential appliance now. In recent years he has experienced an incredible evolution, both at a technological and aesthetic level. After all, it has become a real furnishing complementoften customizable depending on the style of one’s cuisine. It goes without saying that making a choice is not at all simple, all the more compared to the objective of buying a model that may also ensure low energy consumption without sacrificing quality. We therefore thought of making a guide that can help you in the choice. Our selection will be constantly updated compared to what will be out on the market. As always in these cases, however, it is important first to understand the information that must be the basis of the choice of your new refrigerator.

How much does the refrigerator consume?

Energy labels have changed from March 2021. The logic of this change was to provide a simpler interpretation of the same by users. The classifications above the A are therefore disappeared (A+, A ++, A +++), with the scale that was set to go From G to A. It is important to underline how the indicated letter is not in itself a sign of less consumption, but of greater energy efficiency. What means that with the same electrical consumption, a refrigerator with « B » index, will allow you to cool the foods in the smallest time of a washing machine with an index « C ». But this does not mean that refrigerators cannot exist with « F » index that offer even minor nominal consumption.

But how many watt consumes a refrigerator a day? In general, a refrigerator can have a power that goes from 100 watts to a maximum of 300 watts. This means a consumption of about 100-240 watts per hour. It is not much, this will testify to how much these appliances have evolved over time. On the other hand, however, it is important to remember how they are devices that remain on 24 hours a day, inevitably impact on the bill. Just think, in fact, how a medium -capacity refrigerator can consume about 450 kWh (Kilowattora) per year. This is why, beyond the letter relating to the energy efficiency scale, it is important to pay attention to the data linked to how many kWh per year consumes: just multiply this data with the cost of electricity established with your energy supplier to have a higher overall idea. Obviously, the lower the data in KWH and the lower consumption will be.

Does it make sense to buy a smart refrigerator?

The market today offers several models which, thanks to the presence of Wi-Fi, can be controlled by the smartphone and therefore integrated into modern home automation systems. Compared to other appliances, however (such as washing machines or ovens), at present we consider this functional superfluous in the refrigerators, or rather inserted in a context that is still not very mature. In what will be the house of the future, The smart thermostat will automatically turn on the air conditioning to cool the rooms due to the excessive summer hot. At the same time it will be able to interface with the refrigerator so that the latter can make frozen the drinks positioned in a special compartment as quickly as possible, without the user having to necessarily give a manual input to this process. A scenario that is still difficult to implement today. Let’s pass now to our selection which, of course, has been structured according to the principle of the relationship between consumption and quality. We will update it according to the news that, over the months, will be placed on the market.

The refrigerator with No Frost

Among the best for quality/price ratio. Energy class D, free installation, complete with lower freezer and no frost technology. The latter avoids the formation of ice by entering cold air inside which reduces humidity, a fundamental aspect for the correct conservation of food. It has a convenient display to keep the temperature under control (and regular) and is produced by LGa company that needs no presentations in the sector.

The American -style refrigerator

The perfect model for those who need a lot of capacity. It is in fact characterized by an American-style side-by-can configurationwith the classic double door that has become iconic in many TV series. Complete with freezer and No Frost technology, it is characterized by a series of air flows that penetrate each individual compartment. In this way the temperature remains constant and the conservation of food takes place optimally. It is produced by Samsung (quality guarantee) and presents an energy class A.

The high quality refrigerator

Compact, free installation and characterized by class C -Class energy efficiency. This model created by Bosch It is perfect for those who do not want to spend too high figures but, at the same time, need an absolute quality appliance. It boasts the presence of a particularly large lower freezer and there is no lack of no frost technology. In addition, thanks to the intelligent inverter, it is also particularly silent.

The design refrigerator

A refrigerator that has become a real style icon is that of Smeginspired by the design of the 1950s. Perfect for those who love vintage furniture, without wanting to give up modern technology. There is the freezer (positioned in the upper part) and the energy efficiency class is the A. The internal organization of the compartments also allows you to be able to store food in an orderly manner, maintaining a correct separation between potential allergens. One aspect not to be underestimated.

The Super Tech refrigerator

One of the latest news at Samsung. The Family Hub series is characterized by a huge touch-screen screen positioned on one of the two external doors (they are in fact double-door models). Through this display it is possible to control all the home automation ecosystem of the South Korean company, without prejudice to the excellent characteristics such as refrigerators in itself (non-Frost technology, ice dispenser and water etc.).

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