The refrigerator is an indispensable kitchen appliance. Nowadays, no family can do without it. In ancient times, special rooms were used to store food, which were filled with ice. It was harvested on frozen mountain lakes. In Russia, glaciers were used - special cellars lined with snow and ice.
The first refrigerator was invented in the middle of the 19th century. The machine created small ice cubes. The device was far ahead of its time and did not receive mass distribution. Only in the 70s of the last century did the refrigerator become a familiar item in the house. Prior to this, food was stored in public refrigeration complexes.
Device Settings
When buying a new device, a potential buyer needs to consider many parameters. These are dimensions, useful volume, number of cameras of the device and other characteristics. One of them is the weight of the refrigerator. Many people consider this parameter unimportant. But it will be of particular interest to the owner when transporting equipment, so it should be taken into accountat the time of buying. Modern models do not differ in large mass. But still, at least two people will be needed to transport any unit.
Some nutritionists believe that the dimensions of the refrigerator can affect the weight of its owner. The larger the useful volume of equipment, the higher the likelihood of gaining excess mass.
Modern refrigerators are more spacious and lighter than their predecessors. Manufacturers are constantly improving technology. New materials appear, the dimensions of parts, the dimensions of models and, accordingly, their weight decrease. Some models have parameters that do not exceed the size of a water bottle. Many potential buyers care: how much does the refrigerator weigh? The device parameters can be found in the technical documentation. In online stores that provide a delivery service, the weight of the devices is often not indicated.
What affects the mass of the device
How much does a refrigerator weigh? Several parameters affect the mass of the device: year of manufacture, manufacturer, materials used, internal fixtures. Every year manufacturers improve their technologies. The technical characteristics of devices are improving. At the same time, their dimensions and weight are reduced, so old refrigerators are much heavier than new ones.
How much does an old refrigerator weigh? In 1933, at the fair in Leipzig, the first refrigerator was presented, in which freon was used as a refrigerant. This principle of cooling is used in modern models of refrigerators. The Bosch unit representeda cylindrical barrel on legs with a round door. She had a mass of 80 kg. At the same time, its useful volume did not exceed 60 liters. According to today's requirements, such a device does not satisfy the needs of even one person. The correct apparatus had to have a mass of 160 kilograms. A modern model from Algy with similar parameters weighs only 17 kg.
How much does a refrigerator weigh? Refrigerators produced before the 90s could weigh up to 120 kilograms. The heaviest part of the unit is the compressor. Some models have 2 compressors. They are located at the bottom of the refrigerator.
Manufacturer
Different countries have different home appliance standards. They can also affect the parameters of the refrigerator. For example, the mass of freon significantly affects the weight of the entire unit. In Europe, the amount of recovered substance during disposal should not exceed 120 grams, in Mexico - 159 grams. Most likely, European refrigerators are much lighter than Mexican ones. Devices are made of metal, glass and other materials. At the same time, most parts of the refrigerator are made of plastic. The more chambers, boxes and other elements in the refrigerator, the heavier it is. Models of the same dimensions from different manufacturers may differ in weight.
Examples
The most popular models among Russian buyers are shown as examples.
How much does a refrigerator weigh? For example, the model "Indesit TT 85 T" is 85 centimeters highhas a mass of 48 kilograms. Refrigerator "Biryusa 8 EKAA-2" of the same dimensions weighs 34 kilograms.
How much does the Atlant refrigerator weigh? The weight of models with a height of 145-162 centimeters: "Atlant XM 4009-022" - 62 kilograms. Liebherr CUPsl 2721 - 49 kg, Biryusa 6 EKA-2 - 48 kg.
How much does a two-chamber refrigerator weigh? Weight models 200 cm high: Bosch KGE39AW25 - 66 kg, Liebherr CUN 3923 - 90 kg.
