At the simple inputs level, users can specify the number of
refrigerators in their house, from zero to three refrigerators. Each
refrigerator specified has default characteristics (appliance type, size and
year) assigned depending on whether it is the first, second or third
refrigerator in the house. In the detailed inputs calculation mode,
users can alter these default characteristics. User Inputs for Refrigerator Analysis
| Variable Name |
Range of possible Values |
Default Value |
Unit |
| Present |
Yes/No |
Yes (1st Unit)
No (2nd Unit)
No (3st Unit)
|
|
| Type |
General
Automatic Defrost, Side-by-Side
Automatic Defrost, Top Freezer
Manual Defrost
|
Automatic Defrost, Side-by-Side |
|
| Year |
1972-2011 |
Current Year - (Unit Lifetime / 2) (1st Unit)
N/A (2nd Unit)
N/A (3st Unit)
|
year |
| Size |
Small (13-15 cu ft)
Medium (16-18 cu ft)
Large (19-21 cu ft)
Extra-Large (22+ cu ft)
|
Large (1st Unit)
N/A (2nd Unit)
N/A (3st Unit)
|
cu. feet |
1. Users can specify zero to three refrigerators at the "simple inputs" calculation level.
2. For calculating adjusted volume, the
mid-range of each size bin is used, with the exception of the “Extra-Large”
bin which uses 24 cu. ft as the calculation value.
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