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Period: 500 BCE to
Beginning of refridgerator
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First icebox
The first domestic ice box appeared. -
First use of frozen food storage
In the 1940’s, consumers utilized their chilly compartments as frozen food storage. During this period, fridges went mass market: by 1944, 85% of American households owned a refrigerator. -
Urban homes with refridgerators
A refrigerator was found in more than 80% of American farms and more than 90% of urban households. With fresh pastel colors like turquoise and pink, the focus shifted to design. -
Americans owning refridgerators
80% of American households own a refrigerator. -
Type of popular refridgerators
More energy-efficient refrigerators and the removal of chlorofluorocarbons from refrigerated sealed systems became the focus. -
More fridges being in use
In the 1980s, refrigerators were sturdy, functional, and long-lasting. A garage fridge like the one shown above can be found in a great number of Australian homes. -
First energy labeled programs
In several nations around the world, the first energy labeling measures have been adopted, allowing consumers to compare the energy efficiency of appliances such as refrigerators. -
Internet added to appliances
Companies started to apply the Internet of Things to home appliances. LG launched the world’s first connected refrigerator, and Samsung released models with Wi-Fi and cameras that help keep track of when food is about to become spoiled, which is a good resource and thing created. -
American homes with refridgerators
Refrigerator is present in 99.5% of American homes. -
Invented more cool refridgerators
Environmentally friendly designs are once again gaining popularity. With the Zero-Energy Bio Refrigerator concept, a Russian designer envisions a future fridge that uses a cooling gel to suspend and cool food.