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Bottom freezers are often designed to be wider and consume less energy than top freezers...
1. What makes a bottom freezer refrigerator different from a top freezer one?
Bottom freezers are often designed to be wider and consume less energy than top freezers.
Two-door refrigerators come in various capacities, from 150 to over 500 liters. This product line also offers specific options, among which are models with a top freezer and models with a bottom freezer.
Essentially, both these lines are designed with two compartments separated, with the freezer typically occupying one-third of the refrigerator's design, leaving the rest for fresh food storage. The difference lies in the freezer's placement, with one above and the other below. This difference in design makes them distinct.
One notable difference is convenience. Typically, the top freezer compartment is less accessible, requiring users to bend down to retrieve items. With a bottom freezer refrigerator, the top refrigerator section is more conveniently positioned for quick access without bending over.
Additionally, bottom freezer refrigerators often feature larger freezer compartments, catering to users who prefer to store more frozen foods.
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The design of bottom freezers also contributes to lower energy consumption. Conventional refrigerators with top freezers often require longer air ducts to accommodate the compressor located at the bottom, leading to higher energy consumption. In contrast, bottom freezers place the compressor closer, resulting in shorter air ducts and greater energy efficiency.
Furthermore, bottom freezer refrigerators utilize dual cooling technology, maintaining stable temperatures in separate compartments without relying on cold air from the freezer. This dual cooling system saves more energy compared to top freezer refrigerators, which often utilize single cooling technology transferring cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator section. The use of dual cooling technology in bottom freezer refrigerators with curved air ducts ensures even distribution of cold air, enhancing food preservation.
Bottom freezer refrigerators typically have capacities ranging from 250 liters onwards, with prices ranging from over 9 million to nearly 20 million Vietnamese dong. They offer more variety in size and price, starting from 4 million Vietnamese dong for a 150-liter capacity model. For similar capacity models, the price difference between bottom and top freezer refrigerators is approximately 20%. In premium models, both types offer equivalent features and odor and bacteria elimination technologies.
Source: vnexpress.net
