Absorption Cooling Advantages	Compressor Disadvantages
SILENT, no moving parts does not disturb guest sleep.	Noise, from compressor increases with age. Disturbs sleep and causes guest complaints.
NO VIBRATION.	Vibrates from piston movement, can Not be attached without rubber mounts. Unit hums and worsens with wear.
FROST FREE, fully automatic defrosting.	Manual or push button. Requires clean up of water mess Caused by melting ice.
DESIGNED and ENGINEERED for Hotel use.	Residential use only. Not made for Hotel use.
PANELING FRONT DOOR, to  match room decor.	Metal cabinet in only one color.
DOOR RACKS to hold liquor.	Shelves for Perishables, not suitable for Hotels.
ENERGY EFFICIENT, with special insulation. Under 1 ampere	Energy Abusive. Electric power consumption varies from twice to five times the cost of absorption type.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE, no CFC or HCFC Refrigerant.	Refrigeration gas (R12) is harmful to the ozone layer and must be recovered at the Hotels owners expense.
USEFUL LIFE, extended.	Useful life, less than 5 years.
NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED.	Maintenance and periodic cleaning of coils essential.