Garage Refrigerator

A freezer only ( chest or upright ) will often operate fine all year round, but a frost free refrigerator will usually quit during the cold winter months, especially in an unheated garage...

A refrigerator is meant to operate in normal room temps ( 68-71ºF ). The colder the room air gets around the refrigerator the less it will run. The closer the rooms air temperature gets to the normal fresh food section air temperature ( 37-40ºF ), the less the refrigerator will run and we risk the freezer thawing out.

Under extreme cold/freezing situations, the oil in the compressor could thicken up and cause permanent damage to the compressor. Don't let the garage temperature drop to much below 10 degrees Celsius( 50ºF ). Otherwise, the oil becomes thick and could cause premature compressor failure.

Whirlpool builds what is called a "Gladiator" refrigerator ( and freezer ) that will work in extreme cold situations.

Frigidaire has an "garage heater kit" that I have never installed and have not tried out. Might help someone out if they need it.

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Garage Refrigerator Heating Element Kit


The Industry's Only Step-to-Open All Refrigerator makes it easy to stock up when your hands are full of party trays or a case of beverages. Plus, its robust styling fits right in with other Gladiator® products in the garage. Pair it with our Upright Freezer so you can also keep snacks and more properly frozen. Note: Refrigerator contents may freeze if room temperatures reach 32°F (0°C) or below. Monitor food and beverages frequently for freezing, freshness and taste when using the refrigerator in cold locations.

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The Industry’s Only Step-to-Open Upright Freezer makes it easy to stock up when your arms are full. And even in extreme temperatures from 0˚F to 110˚F, our garage freezer keeps it all properly frozen.

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