On 9/28/2014 12:23 PM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

>
>>> Also, I have read that a refrigerator that is so large that it is about
>>> half or more empty most of the time is much less
>>> efficient to operate than a smaller one which is mostly full most of the
>>> time. I would rather have one inconveniently
>>> full at certain times, than one that would be half empty and more costly
>>> to operate.
>
> With modern frost free technology it matters not how full, costs the
> same to operate full to the gunwales or empty as the day you first
> plugged it in... what makes a fridge cost more to operate is
> constantly opening the door, and the ambient temperature where it's
> located ..

If the fridge is loaded, when you open the door some of the cold air
comes out and is replaced by warmer air. When the fridge is only 1/4
full, more cold air is likely to come out so more warmer air takes its
place. In a months time, the difference is probably 3 cents.

The off setting factor though is time. If the fridge is chock full, you
may have the door open 5 minuets searching for the sour cream. With
things open and easily accessed in the sparsly loaded box, you will open
the door, easily see what you want and close the door quickly with
little hot air getting in.