Does a small medical refrigerator consume a large amount of electricity?
The power consumption of small medical refrigerators cannot be generalized, as it is affected by various factors. Conventional ones can usually meet daily needs. For some specific application scenarios, customized mini medical refrigerators can be chosen, such as those used in ambulances or other specific locations.
The following briefly introduces it to you from four aspects:
1.Power
The power of general small medical refrigerators is around 80 - 360 watts. If the power is higher, the power consumption will be relatively larger. For example, a small medical refrigerator with a power of 360 watts consumes 0.36 kilowatt-hours of electricity when running continuously for 1 hour; while a small medical refrigerator with a power of 80 - 100 watts consumes approximately 0.08 - 0.1 kilowatt-hours of electricity when running for 1 hour.
2.Performance
Small medical refrigerators that adopt advanced refrigeration technologies and high-efficiency compressors can utilize energy more effectively, and their power consumption is relatively low. Refrigerators with good heat preservation performance can reduce the loss of cooling capacity, thus reducing the running time and power consumption.
3.Usage Environment
The higher the ambient temperature, the slower the heat dissipation of the refrigerator, the longer the running time of the compressor, and the greater the power consumption. At an ambient temperature of 32°C, the power consumption of a small medical refrigerator may be 1.6 - 2 times that at 25°C. If the ventilation around the refrigerator is poor and the heat is difficult to dissipate, it will lead to an increase in the power consumption of the refrigerator. Therefore, small medical refrigerators should be placed in a well-ventilated and shady location.
4.Usage Habits
Frequently opening the refrigerator door will cause the temperature inside the box to rise. The compressor will start frequently to maintain the temperature, resulting in an increase in power consumption. If there are too many items stored in the refrigerator or they are placed improperly, affecting the air circulation, it will cause the refrigeration effect of the refrigerator to decline, the running time of the compressor to extend, and the power consumption to increase.
In general, the power consumption of small medical refrigerators varies depending on the specific model, usage environment, and usage habits. Under normal usage conditions, its daily power consumption is generally around 0.5 - 2 kilowatt-hours.