Re: [GBlist] energy efficient refrigerators

[Shana Herrin <aa5458@wayne.edu>]

It's my understanding that it's because cold air sinks.  With the freezer
at the top, one is constantly fighting this process and trying to keep the
coldest air at the top.  With the freezer at the bottom, it's located in
the naturally coldest spot.

Sacie H Lambertson wrote:

> Why is a refrigerator with a freezer at the bottom more efficient than
> those with freezers at the top?    Sacie Lambertson
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