Physical Experimentation
March tests with Avanti and HAIER refrigerators using Watts Up? Pro.
Unlike the Avanti, the Haier's back has a regular external (visible) heat exchanger.
Pictures
More pictures of the Window Refrigerator. Pictures of Avanti refrigerator (Model No: RM 172W. 1.7 Cubic Feet. Consumes 280 kWh/year of electricity (per US Government tests (yellow tag)). Purchased 1/29/2006. Additional Pictures of the Avanti refrigerator with two identical digital thermometers.
Watts Up? Pro Power Analyzer, Watt Meter and Electricity Monitor. Purchased 3/2/2006.
Pictures of Haier refrigerator (Model No: HSE01WNAWW. 1.4 Cubic Feet. Consumes 288 kWh/year of electricity (per US Government tests (yellow tag)). Purchased 3/17/2006.