Inverter
technology has revolutionized home appliances, bringing greater
energy efficiencies that translate to more savings. In particular,
refrigerators—which traditionally consume almost 1,800kwh/year—are
now being designed with digital inverter compressors that cut down
electricity consumption from about 500 to 380kwh/year
Digital
inverters are fast becoming the standard for modern home
refrigerators. However, innovations are pushing the limits of what
inverters can do to help households enjoy real savings from their
appliances
Greater
efficiency, less power
Inverter
compressors adapt to the cooling needs of refrigerators. Unlike
conventional counterparts that consume the same amount of energy
whether the fridge is frequently used or not, inverter compressors
“slow down” when they don’t need to actively decrease the
temperature, such as at night. This lessens energy consumption while
reducing wear and tear on the compressor.
Haier
takes the technology a step further with its FICA Ref Series.
“Our
FICA Ref Series is equipped with an FD-Plus inverter compressor,
which is integrated into a single conversion chip for better
reliability compared with other inverter compressors,” said Haier's
Senior Product Manager for Refrigerators and Air Conditioners,
Jennifer Samson.
Previous
compressors from the brand had frequency plates that consumed 0.6W on
standby power. The newer FD-Plus inverter compressor cuts this down
further to less than 0.1W when idle—the lowest in the refrigerator
industry
“The
chip also runs on a 32-bit operating system, unlike typical digital
inverters that run on a 16-bit OS. This greatly enhances cooling
performance for better food storage and cost efficiency," Samson
added.
All
in all, the FD-Plus inverter consumes power from 245 to 310kwh/year
“The
cost of electricity is often a major setback when it comes to modern
conveniences like refrigerators,” Samson said. “This is a
challenge that Haier wants to address to help families enjoy life at
home without the high cost.”
These
benefits come on top of other features such as a 360-degree duct that
allows pervasive cooling air flow, a brighter LED lamp that saves
more energy, tempered glass shelving that can load up to 120kg of
food, and anti-odor and anti-bacterial deodorizer that helps preserve
food quality.
Haier’s
two-door top-mount FICA refrigerators are available in three
different sizes: 8.5, 9.3, and 11.1 cubic feet. The suggested retail
price for each is P20,998, P23,598, and P26,598 respectively
All
FICA refrigerators come with a two-year warranty on parts and labor,
as well as a ten-year warranty for the compressor
“Home
appliances should be designed to enhance the lifestyle of the
consumer. That’s why for the Filipino market, Haier combines good
quality, affordable cost, and excellent after-sales service to
provide every family with the comfort they deserve,” Samson said.
For
more details, visit www.haier.com/ph.
