Will this increase the Coefficient of performance of my refrigerator?

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Orienting a refrigerator with its condenser coils facing a glass door can increase its Coefficient of Performance (CP) by reducing the temperature difference between the condenser and the environment, thus enhancing efficiency. This setup is unlikely to cause damage to the refrigerator and may even extend the compressor's lifespan due to reduced operational strain. While the refrigerator contributes to heating in winter, making it cost-effective, the glass door orientation is particularly beneficial in summer, especially when using air conditioning. However, this arrangement could obstruct access to the door. Overall, the approach improves efficiency without negative consequences.
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If I orient my refrigerator such that the condenser coils at the back are facing a glass door (least insulation in room, cold outdoors) will CP increase? CP=Qc/(Qh-Qc) so Qh-Qc will be smaller thus CP larger. Could this damage refrigerator?
 
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Yes it would increase the efficiency, no it wouldn't cause damage. But it would block the door.
 
russ_watters said:
no it wouldn't cause damage
Better than that; the compressor will last longer because it won't be running quite so much.
However, every Joule of energy that you put into the fridge turns up as some extra heating for the house. In winter, the fridge is doing its bit and largely costs nothing to run (if you care to look at it that way). In summer, your glass door trick could be of benefit, particularly if you use A/C.
 
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