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Yes! We have a ton of independent data to suggest that using a °CoolBot with a properly sized (based on our sizing tables) window air conditioner or a ductless mini-split air conditioner is more efficient than a conventional refrigerator compressor.

We’ve had hundreds of customers give us feedback about their lower electricity bills versus the conventional refrigerator compressor they used to have.

Additionally, NYSERDA, (the NY State Energy Research and Development Authority) contracted for an independent analysis to measure the efficiency of a °CoolBot-driven system versus a standard cooler.

This Report from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) confirms that the °CoolBot works great and does not stress out the air conditioner or push it into unacceptable cycle times (which is another question that we get asked a lot). NYSERDA found that under certain conditions a °CoolBot-driven system can be up to 40% more efficient than a conventional refrigerator.

Although the °CoolBot-driven system is typically over-sized versus a conventional cooler from a BTU perspective, it saves so much energy as an air conditioner typically uses only one 300 watt fan, while a conventional refrigerator compressor uses 3, 4 or 5 fans, depending on the size. One major benefit to a one-fan system is that certain flowers and crops (e.g. delicate flowers or baby lettuce) will stay fresher for longer due to the reduced air movement in the cooler. The trade-off is that our recovery times back to the desired temperature can be slower than a conventional compressor if the door is left open and the cool air is allowed to escape.