Sun Frost Refrigerators
The world's most elegant refrigerators are also the world's most energy efficient!
SolSolutions has partnered with SunFrost, to bring you the world's most energy efficient domestic refrigerators and freezers. Their line of domestic and DC vaccine refrigerators are currently being used in more than 50 countries, and are available for use with AC or DC power.
Sun Frost was founded in 1986 by an ambitious group of Northern California solar pioneers seeking to meet the need for energy-efficient refrigeration.
The efficiency of Sun Frost refrigerators and freezers makes them ideal for use with solar, hydro, wind power or even on boats. All models are available in 12 or 24 volt DC, or 110 or 220 volt AC.
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Why Efficiency Matters - The importance of more efficient refrigerators has been emphasized by Dr. Steven Chu, the new Sectary of Energy: According to Dr. Chu the implications of higher efficiency standards have saved the equivalent of all the energy generated in the United Sates by wind and solar cells. Efficiency standards were first enacted in California; Sun Frost was one of the few industry representatives to support imposition of higher standards. |
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Sun Frost refrigerators and freezers are so outstandingly energy-efficient, powering a home with solar power or other low output energy sources is both feasible and affordable. All models are available in 12 or 24 volt DC, or 110 or 220 volt AC. Even in a home using conventional utility power, energy consumption for refrigeration is typically cut by a factor of five!
Sun Frost participates in the U.S. government ENERGY STAR® program, and several of our models bear the ENERGY STAR label. Visit the ENERGY STAR web site at http://www.energystar.gov.
In addition to unrivaled energy efficiency, Sun Frost offers amenities not found in conventional refrigerators, such as high humidity, food-saving storage, ultra-quiet operation and an easy-to-clean interior.
Every Sun Frost is custom crafted - you choose the hinge side and finish. Your Sun Frost can be finished with a number of laminate or wood finishes. They also offer a stainless steel option.
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Sun Frost Features:
Efficiency - Plus
The Sun Frost refrigerator employs an array of design innovations to achieve its exceptionally low energy consumption. The cooling system on the Sun Frost is top mounted. This configuration reduces energy consumption several ways. The heat generated by the compressor and condenser (black coils on the back of many refrigerators) does not re-enter the refrigerator and also with a cooler running condenser, the efficiency of the cooling system is increased.
Quiet Operation
The condensers on Sun Frost refrigerators and freezers are cooled passively, except our RF19 and F19 models, which use a quiet and highly efficient fan to help cool the condenser. Because of the efficient design of the Sun Frost, the compressors used run less often, are much smaller and produce correspondingly less noise than those found on a conventional refrigerator. These features make the Sun Frost much quieter than a conventional AC refrigerator.
Simple Defrost System
Defrosting a Sun Frost is a simple process. Frost build-up in the Sun Frost freezer is very slow because there is no air circulating between the freezer and refrigerator sections. The ice that forms in the freezer collects primarily on the ceiling. When defrosting the freezer section, the contents of the freezer may be transferred to the refrigerator section so they remain frozen. After the refrigerator has been turned off for about twenty minutes, the ice is easily removed in large pieces. There is no mop-up because the ice does not need to be melted, only separated from the flat ceiling.
Superior Storage Conditions
Sun Frost refrigerators keep food fresher by maintaining high humidity. This prevents freezer burn and wilting caused by water loss in food. Since there is minimal water loss in foods stored in a Sun Frost, foods often last two to three times longer than in conventional refrigerators. In typical refrigerators, water, which is part of stored food, is transformed into ice on the freezer's cooling coils. This process results in the dehydration of fruits and vegetables, increases energy consumption, and accelerates frost build-up. In a conventional refrigerator, high humidity is achieved by storing food in airtight containers, which creates high humidity conditions, but cuts off the food's oxygen supply. Without oxygen, plant cells break down more rapidly, which decreases shelf life. The Sun Frost allows you to store food in breathable containers, such as paper bags, often more than doubling storage life.
Fewer Solar Panels
The Sun Frost refrigerator typically reduces refrigerator energy consumption by a factor of five compared to the typical household refrigerator currently in use. The accompanying cost of the solar power system is similarly reduced. The Sun Frost RF16 12 volt DC model consumes 15 KWH per month, or an average of 42 amp hours per day. Producing the 110 KWH needed to run the typical refrigerator on a solar power system would require an investment of around $12,000 in hardware, batteries, and inverter. A Sun Frost RF16 will reduce this cost by a factor of at least six because of its increased efficiency and the elimination of inverter losses. Inverters convert DC battery power to 120V AC at an energy loss of about 10%.
Reliable
The cooling system of the Sun Frost refrigerator contains a minimal number of moving parts. Both the DC and AC compressors incorporate highly reliable, hermetically sealed, brushless motors. The efficient thermal design of Sun Frost refrigerators also contributes to their reliability. The top-mounted cooling system runs at a lower temperature than most, which prolongs the life of the system's lubricants and reduces mechanical strain on the compressor. The cooling system should provide well over 20 years of trouble-free operation.
Cooler Summer Kitchen
During the summer, a typical refrigerator adds as much heat to your kitchen as a 1000 watt heater running four hours per day! The energy needed by your air conditioner to remove this excess heat will be about half the energy consumed by your refrigerator. Increasing the cost of running your refrigerator by an additional 50%. By producing much less waste heat than a conventional refrigerator, a Sun Frost makes your kitchen more comfortable and reduces the cost of air-conditioning your home.
More Sensible use of Kitchen Space
Sun Frost refrigerators are designed to be mounted on a cabinet. With the refrigerator raised, all stored food will then be at a convenient height. In addition, a cabinet beneath the refrigerator provides much more accessible storage space than a ceiling mounted cabinet. The cabinet could be built by the homeowner to match other kitchen cabinets or supplied by Sun Frost. Sun Frost manufactures a 13-inch high cabinet for the Sun Frost RF16 and RF19 refrigerators and a 24-inch high cabinet for the Sun Frost RF12. Each cabinet has two large side-by-side drawers. A Sun Frost refrigerator can be placed against a wall, minimizing floor area utilized. It will not have to be moved for either cleaning or servicing.
Rugged Design
Sun Frost refrigerators and freezers are ideal for use in boats, RVs and conversion buses. All Sun Frost refrigerators are completely rust-proof. There is no need to level the refrigerator, and vibration will not affect its operation. Sun Frost refrigerators can also run directly off of batteries, so no generator is necessary.
Custom Styling and Finishes
Each custom built Sun Frost refrigerator is available in more than 100 colors of high-pressure laminate and many natural wood finishes. The spacious interior, made from sturdy fiberglass-reinforced plastic, is exceptionally easy to clean, with no exposed ducts, tubing or inaccessible corners. The adjustable door shelves can accommodate half-gallon beverage containers, while adjustable glass shelves line the refrigerator section.
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Sun Frost Models:
Sun Frost RF19, R19, and F19
(shown with 13" Cabinet)
These refrigerators and freezers are our largest models, and all have two equal sized compartments.
The Sun Frost RF19: The Sun Frost RF19: one compartment is a refrigerator and the other a freezer. The RF19 can be ordered with the freezer on the top or on the bottom. The freezer is twice as large as the freezer in the RF16; however, the refrigerator compartment is slightly smaller. The RF19 often eliminates the need to buy a separate freezer. Like the RF16 this model is typically mounted on a 13-inch high cabinet. The RF19 uses two quiet and highly efficient fans to cool the exterior cooling coils.
The Sun Frost R19: is a refrigerator-only model with two equal-sized refrigerator sections. It does not need defrosting and incorporates a passive (no fans) cooling system.
The Sun Frost F19: is our largest freezer-only unit. It has two equal-sized compartments incorporating two independently controlled cooling systems. One compartment may be turned off to conserve energy when its storage space is not required. It uses the same fans as the RF19 to cool its cooling coils.
Sun Frost RF16
(shown with 13" Cabinet)
The Sun Frost RF16 is an extremely efficient full-size refrigerator. It has two independent cooling systems and temperature controls. In fact, one compartment may be left running while the other is shut off. The uniquely designed cooling coils on the outside of the Sun Frost do not require fans. The Sun Frost RF16 may be mounted on a 13-inch high cabinet for maximum convenience.
Sun Frost RF12
(shown with 24" Cabinet)
The Sun Frost RF12 is a single compressor refrigerator freezer with a passive (no fans) cooling system. For convenience it is typically mounted on a 24" high cabinet. The matching cabinet made by Sun Frost has two large side-by-side drawers.
The Sun Frost RF4, R4, and F4 are our smallest refrigerators and freezers. Like the R10 and F10, they have the same width and depth as the larger units. The RF4 consists of a refrigerator with an ice tray freezer section. The R4 is a refrigerator-only unit, and the F4 is a freezer-only unit. For convenience, these units would require a higher base cabinet, or they could be placed on a countertop. Our 4 cubic foot models are also ideal for use in bus conversions, boats and RVs.Sun Frost Specifications:
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Colors/Wood: Additional $150.00 charge for custom colors or wood veneers. Standard color is White Laminate. There may be an additional charge for some specialized colors and wood veneers. Stainless Steel: Please call for pricing. Terms: Pre-payment required. Production will not begin on custom colors/wood veneers/stainless steel until full payment is received. Clearance: The doors are mounted on a continuous piano hinge. It is important to allow an additional 3.75" width on the hinge side for the door to open. All units require minimum 8" clearance above to allow for heat ventilation. *Model RF19: Choice of freezer on top or bottom.
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