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ecomodded · 10-16-2012, 08:25 PM

I have finished insulating my fridge, it was a success giving a 38% improvement in efficiency/energy consumption.
I also added a rear exhaust vent for the insulated compressor / condenser area to exhaust into a hall closet, instead of the kick panel.

I used 4 layers of 'SolidBlack' wood flooring insulation and one layer of blue vapor barrier over top along with 2 cans of 3M spray adhesive .
The under fridge is completely covered from kick panel and lower sides to the back of the fridge with a 4 layer sheet of SolidBlack. You can see it sticking out at the bottom of the fridge, that will be bent upwards and put in the top of the vent.

I am currently testing 10 gallons of water in 2 liter jugs in the bottom of the fridge.
I'll post back with the gains or losses from the PCM's (water jugs) when i collect more data.

10-16-2012, 08:25 PM	#37 (permalink)
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