BadKarmaa
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Bobby_M said:I don't think you're necessarily harming the compressor (not immediately anyway) by insulating the heat transfer but you are losing cooling efficiency. If you do anything to contain the heat at all, that heat will eventually make its way in part to the interior of the freezer. The compressor will run more often and waste power. Refrigeration works by removing heat from inside the box and depositing it outside the box (those coils you're covering).
Mmm indeed my friend. That's what the freezer repair guy said as well. I guess the real question is how much power is being wasted. Guy didn't seem to think it would be too significant, but since I decided to forego the ductwork and only use spacers, I'd like to see how much power jester's kreezer uses compared to my old 20.3 cu ft P.O.S freezer when all is said and done. Im crossing my fingers and trying not to let the curiosity kill me. Ill start another thread when my project is done here in a few weeks.