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Wednesday, 18 Jan 2012
FAQ – No, it doesn’t stand for fantastic amazing quiches, but frequently asked questions. As I specialise in all things cool both in work and at home, I’ve taken it upon myself to answer some of the most commonly asked questions on cooling appliances.
Is it frost free?
A popular question, but one that is extremely important especially if it’s an upright freezer you’re looking at. As ice builds up over time, a non frost free appliance will consume more and more energy to overcompensate turning a high A+ rating into a low D rating, and as the king of cool this makes me very sad indeed. With frost free, you not only put an end to the days of defrosting but you can forever boast about your high energy rating among friends over dinner. I know I do. Seriously.
Are the shelves removable?
The majority of all fridges and freezers have removable shelves; pull out drawers and door shelves. Not only do these removable parts make it extremely easy to fill and clean, but you can fully clean every inch of the fridge and freezer leaving no corner unturned. It’s perfect for the ‘Monica Gellers’ like me who can’t sleep at night knowing there’s mess to be cleaned!
Is the door reversible?
The majority come with reversible doors, but unfortunately some appliances don’t. It’s more common with built in/under models and gives you the freedom to have it fit into your existing space. I’m constantly changing my mind on the layout of every room in my home, so knowing that your appliance has a reversible door means it can fit any place you want it to.
Does it have an internal light?
You don’t notice it when it’s there, yet you will when it’s gone. The internal light will illuminate your foods making it far easier to creep downstairs for a midnight snack. The traditional halogen bulbs are slowly getting replaced by a brighter and cooler LED light, which also saves on energy consumption and pennies too. Another topic to share with friends over dinner. Lights are more common in the fridge and rare to find in the freezer.
Have a burning chilling question you need answered by someone in the cooling appliance know how? Not to worry, you can either leave me a comment and I’ll get right back to you, or visit our Q&A section.