Co-invented by Albert Einstein, the refrigerator is something many people take for granted today.
That said, how much do refrigerators weigh?
French-door refrigerators, side-by-side refrigerators, and bottom freezers usually weigh between 250 and 350 pounds (113 to 158 kg).
Top freezers weigh between 200 to 300 pounds (90 to 136 kg), on average.
Bottom freezer refrigerators weigh 200 to 500 pounds (90 to 226 kg), on average.
Side-by-side refrigerators weigh around 250 to 350 pounds (113 to 158 kg) .
Most of these appliances have a capacity of over 18 cubic feet. That is plenty of space to hold all of the food and drinks for most families.
On a bigger scale, a built-in 36 to 48 inch refrigerator can weigh upwards of 650 pounds (294 kg).
How Much Does A Mini Fridge Weigh?
Most mini fridges will weigh around 40 to 80 pounds (18 to 36 kg), depending on the model and the features included.
Refrigerator Weights For Various Makes And Models:
Side-by-side:
- Samsung RH22H9010SR/AA – 354 pounds – (160 kg)
- Electrolux EW26SS75QS – 325 pounds (147 kg)
- KitchenAid KRSF505ESS – 288.5 pounds (130 kg)
- Frigidaire FPSS2677RF – 287 pounds (130 kg)
- Maytag MSF25D4MDM – 255 pounds (115 kg)
Top Freezer:
- LG LTCS24223S 24 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator – 224 pounds (101 kg)
- Kenmore 79433 – 217 pounds (98 kg)
- Maytag MRT311FFFM – 209 pounds (94 kg)
- Samsung RT18M6215SG – 198 pounds (89 kg)
- GE GTE15CTHRWW – 147 pounds (66 kg)
Bottom Freezer:
- BlueStar BBB36L2 Refrigerator – 574 pounds (260 kg)
- Whirlpool WRB322DMBB Bottom Freezer Refrigerator – 298 pounds (135 kg)
- KitchenAid 18.7 Cu. Ft. KRBR109ESS – 293 pounds (132 kg)
- LG LDCS24223S – 235 pounds (106 kg)
- Bosch 500 Series B11CB81SSS – 181 pounds (82 kg)
French Door:
- Samsung 22 cu. ft. Counter Depth 4-Door French Door Refrigerator – 354 pounds (160 kg)
- KitchenAid 20.0 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator KRFC300ESS – 350 pounds (158 kg)
- Whirlpool 24.5 Cu. Ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator WRX735SDHZ – 320 pounds (145 kg)
- LG 27.9 French Door Refrigerator LFXS28968S – 305 pounds (138 kg)
- GE GNS23GMHES 22.7 cu. ft. French-Door Refrigerator – 286 pounds (129 kg)
The first domestic refrigerator was sold to the public way back in 1911. This early home appliance cost twice as much as a new motor car at that time!
The main types of refrigerators available today include:
- French door
- Side by side
- Bottom freezer
- Top freezer
- Mini refrigerator
These models vary in size but are normally similar in weight.
A wide range of refrigerator brands and models are available today. These domestic appliances come in many different shapes and sizes, which will affect their weight.
~ Fun Fact ~
In the category of “you can’t make this stuff up”, the state of Pennsylvania has a law on the
books that makes it illegal to sleep outside on a refrigerator.
Resources:
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/what-is-the-average-refrigerator-weight
http://www.sophisticatededge.com/how-much-does-a-refrigerator-weigh.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator