Science Secrets · Drawing 35 of 40
Where Does the Fridge Put the Heat?
Everyday Inventions
The refrigerator removes heat from inside and releases it into the room. Its motor uses energy for this work. This is how it keeps food cool.
Did you know?
Some outside parts of a fridge can feel warm.
Look together
Why does keeping the door closed help the fridge?
An idea to try
With an adult, observe a closed refrigerator. Imagine heat’s journey without moving or taking apart the appliance.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
A refrigerant absorbs and releases heat through a cycle. The drawing simplifies a model with a rear condenser; many appliances have a different arrangement.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified scene and shapes. Models, imagined comparisons and enlargements do not preserve all real measurements.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Whirlpool: How Do Refrigerators Work?The refrigerator removes heat from inside and releases it into the room. Its motor uses energy for this work. This is how it keeps food cool.
Source review: 2026-10-12. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
