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An energy transfer system is provided for a household or commercial refrigeration appliance. The energy transfer system includes a fluid passage disposed in the housing of the appliance for enabling the transfer of a fluid into, through, and out of the housing. The fluid is circulated through a heat

An energy transfer system is provided for a household or commercial refrigeration appliance. The energy transfer system includes a fluid passage disposed in the housing of the appliance for enabling the transfer of a fluid into, through, and out of the housing. The fluid is circulated through a heat exchanger which can be disposed outside of a home or commercial building or underground so that the fluid is cooled by the outside air or by the ground. The cooling fluid is also utilized to cool the compressor of an air conditioning unit. A heat exchanger is also utilized for transferring heat from the cooling fluid to an interior of a building.

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[ What is claimed is:] [9.]9. A refrigeration or freezer appliance, comprising:a housing surrounding a cooling storage compartment;refrigeration mechanism for cooling said cooling storage compartment, said refrigeration mechanism having components including a compressor and a condenser;at least one

[ What is claimed is:] [9.]9. A refrigeration or freezer appliance, comprising:a housing surrounding a cooling storage compartment;refrigeration mechanism for cooling said cooling storage compartment, said refrigeration mechanism having components including a compressor and a condenser;at least one fluid passage disposed adjacent to at least one of said compressor and condenser and having a first inlet and a first outlet for enabling ingress and egress of a cooling fluid;a vessel containing said cooling fluid, said first inlet and said first outlet being connected to said vessel; anda pump for pumping said cooling fluid through said at least one fluid passage in order to aid in cooling said compressor and condenser.