Who invented the refrigerator?

  • Refrigerator
  • Carl von Linde
  • General Electric

The first practical refrigerator was invented by Carl von Linde in 1876. It used ammonia as a refrigerant and was used for commercial purposes. The first home refrigerator was invented by General Electric in 1911.

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