Most reference sources I look at for power consumption say that a 26 CF kitchen refrigerator "normally" draws 700watts running and 2200watts surge. My refrigerator has a Power Factor of 0.95 so VA is very close to Watts.
The Spec panel on the inside says 8.5Amps @ 115v so that would be 997 watts but that's nowhere close to actual.
However, my 26CF Frigidaire refrigerator normally consumes 160Watts while running (compressor running) and only 1330watts on startup.
In contrast, I have a room dehumidifier that consumes 550 watts (590 VA) when running.
Are most posted numbers for refrigerators outdated or do the numbers from my fridge seem too low? it seems to be working fine.
The Spec panel on the inside says 8.5Amps @ 115v so that would be 997 watts but that's nowhere close to actual.
However, my 26CF Frigidaire refrigerator normally consumes 160Watts while running (compressor running) and only 1330watts on startup.
In contrast, I have a room dehumidifier that consumes 550 watts (590 VA) when running.
Are most posted numbers for refrigerators outdated or do the numbers from my fridge seem too low? it seems to be working fine.