How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out?

Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by Dylan16807 on Monday August 10, 2020 @01:02AM (#24105717)

Is the efficiency benefit bigger than getting a different model or taping some styrofoam to the outside of the fridge?

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Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by NegativeLatency on Monday August 10, 2020 @01:09AM (#24105753)

I’d hazard a guess that most of the losses are from when you open the door and the seal around the door. Also while cooler than ambient my fridge and freezer don’t feel cool to the touch so I think that the walls are thick enough.

Otherwise fridges and freezers would ship with thicker insulation.

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Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by KSteffensen on Monday August 10, 2020 @04:09AM (#24106760)

There's a tradeoff between thicker insulation and space in the freezer

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Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by kevincox on Monday August 10, 2020 @07:42AM (#24108183)

Putting the fridge in the basement probably leads to you opening the door less.

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Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by xxs on Monday August 10, 2020 @03:46AM (#24106644)

if they are cooler than ambient (cool on touch) - it'd cause condensation.

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Re:How long does a freezer stay frozen when the power goes out? by Dylan16807 on Monday August 10, 2020 @08:08AM (#24108374)

Even 1-2 degrees difference can waste a lot of watts over such a big surface, and would be difficult to perceive.

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