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How Does a Refrigerator Keep Food Cold?

March 7, 2026·11 min·1 clip

Josh quizzes listeners with 'True or false: Insulation makes heat travel into the fridge faster' before revealing it's false.

Host Josh explains how refrigerators work by moving heat from inside to outside using refrigerant that changes between liquid and gas phases. He breaks down the components—evaporator coil, compressor, condenser coil—and emphasizes why closing the door matters for efficiency, ending with birthday shoutouts to young listeners.

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