Know frost or drip fridge - which is better?

Many of those who are thinking about buying new equipment in the kitchen are wondering which refrigerator is better. Modern manufacturers offer models with 2 systems of cooling products in the chamber: Know frost and drip. Each of the freezing systems has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, before choosing a technique, you need to carefully study the specifications, consult the store.

No Frost Refrigerators

The most popular technology preferred by most buyers is Know Frost. This system is based on the fact that freezing of products occurs without frost. Refrigerators operate with regular air circulation, which occurs thanks to several built-in fans.During such work, frost and condensate are not formed on the inner walls.

The Frost Nou System was designed for consumers living in a humid climate. The difference with analogs is that such an aggregate does not have to be thawed often due to the ice formed. Thanks to this system, you can not worry about excess moisture in the freezer and refrigerator. Over time, the acquired equipment with Nou Frost was appreciated and began to be in demand among buyers.

Every year, the home appliance market is expanding with new lines, whose internal content is ready to “wipe the nose” of last year’s release. Each new model strives to solve another customer problem. For example, "I want the refrigerator to guarantee the correct cooling of the products" or "I am not happy when the food in the refrigerator is weathered." The Direct Cool technology of the latest Indesit refrigerator model comes to the rescue of people with such desires. How it works: the new technology maintains an optimum level of humidity, ensuring long storage of fresh products without airing (even without packaging).

Or the Black Out Sensor technology of the same model is able to inform households about the pore of products, indicating the level of safety: 1) does not pose a threat to health; 2) should be consumed within 14 days; 3) should be thrown away. This technology provides a safer food intake and care for the health of the consumer.
There are a lot of such examples. Therefore, when choosing a new refrigerator, first highlight the problems you are worried about, and then start sifting out samples, looking for the best option.

The Nou Frost system has a lot of significant advantages over the drip:

• foods freeze very quickly;
• additional care is not required, it is enough to wash all shelves and compartments several times a year;
• in all existing compartments kept the same temperature;
• on the back wall does not constantly accumulate condensate;
• after the doors are closed, the desired temperature is quickly restored in the cells;
• if new products have been submitted to the freezer, they will quickly freeze and the packages will not stick together due to the temperature difference;
• A similar system is provided in both the freezer and the refrigeration chambers.

Despite all the advantages, the system has significant drawbacks:

• due to air circulation, products dry quickly, so they are best kept in special containers and bags;
• refrigerators have small chambers due to the presence of fans;
• some modern models make too much noise;
• electricity consumption is significantly higher than that of droplet aggregates;
• Refrigerators with this system are quite expensive.

Should I choose such refrigerators?

There are several misconceptions associated with the No Frost system:

1. Some are convinced that the products dry in the refrigerator. In a sense, this statement is correct, but very few people store food products without food film and containers in order to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant odor. Excessive drying products are not threatened, and vegetables and fruits are better stored in a dry refrigerator than in the drip.
2. Refrigerators do not need to be defrosted, but they still need to be washed periodically thoroughly, as bacteria can multiply. For quality cleaning of the cameras, the unit will have to be turned off from the power network, which will lead to its defrosting.Condensate will still accumulate on the walls, albeit in smaller quantities than in refrigerators with a drip cooling system.
3. Due to the fans in the cameras there is not enough space. You can choose a good roomy refrigerator with 2 doors. The main thing is to have enough space to place it in the kitchen.
4. It is believed that the newfashioned models with No Frost use refrigerants harmful to human health. However, this is not true, since freon and compressors are used the same as in models with a drip system.

Refrigerators with drip system

A feature of home appliances with a drip cooling system is that there is a special evaporator on the back wall. With its help, the same temperature is distributed in the refrigerating chamber, and condensate accumulates on the wall. It flows along the wall into a special container, after which it evaporates again.

A “crying” or drip cooler differs from others in that the side walls remain completely dry, but if the compressor is too active, frost is formed due to freezing of condensate.

If the refrigerator does not receive proper care, the hole where the condensate flows,may be clogged, and the liquid will fall under the boxes of vegetables and fruits. Therefore, we must not forget periodically defrost and thoroughly flush out the chambers.

Refrigerators with a drip cooling system have many advantages:

• a wide choice of models from different manufacturers;
• relatively low cost;
• significantly saves energy due to reduced consumption;
• most modern models do not make noise during operation;
• large amount of cameras;

Despite significant advantages, such refrigerators have some disadvantages:

• cameras need to be defrosted several times a year;
• temperature varies in chambers;
• drip system does not work in the freezer;
• moisture on the back of the refrigerator;
• after closing the doors in the chambers, the desired temperature is restored for a long time.

Choosing a refrigerator

No matter will refrigerator selected with the Frost system or drip, with the purchase you need to pay attention to several important parameters:

1. It is required to pay attention to dimensions, power consumption, energy saving class and spaciousness of household appliances. The noise level that the unit emits is also important.All these parameters can be found in the operating manual, which is supplied by the manufacturer to all models.
2. Appliances require regular maintenance, regardless of which cooling system is used. Cameras need to be defrosted at least 2 times a year and washed thoroughly. So it will be possible to extend the life of the refrigerator, to improve the sanitary condition in the cells.
3. It is strictly forbidden to clean the back wall with a drip system during operation. Do not use any abrasive detergents for washing, as this may cause equipment breakage (for more details see the articlethan you can wash your home refrigerator).
4. For food storage it is better to use special food containers made of plastic or glass. This will help not only to plan the place in the refrigerator correctly, but also to preserve the taste qualities of the products. It is especially important to use food containers in refrigerators with the Know Frost system.
5. In order for products to be stored for a long time, and the purchased unit has fulfilled the maximum period, it must be set correct temperature.
6. If frost forms in the freezer,Do not scrape it off without first disconnecting the refrigerator from the mains and completely melting the ice (for more details, see the articledefrost the freezer quickly and according to the rules).

It is important to periodically maintain the refrigerator, check the operation of its systems. When choosing, you need to carefully consider all the pros and cons of product freezing systems. The essential difference between them is only in price. Refrigerators with the No Frost system cost a little more than with a drip. Units with any system require care, defrosting and thorough cleaning of the chambers at least twice a year.