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Originally Posted by GpaVader
We recently bought a second refrigerator for the same reasons and was told that you should be able to find out if they are Garage Rated. We bought one that was, it was made by Fridgidare. The Garage Rating indicates that it can tolorate the heat, humidity or the cold and can get wet.
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I had the same concerns about a refrigerator in the garage. Had several in the past up north, and they would struggle/die in the summer, and if the winter was too cold, they would fail also.
Obviously cold weather isn't the issue, but heat is. I researched and found the "garage rated" as well. Got an 18.1 cubic inch from Best Buy, their Insignia brand. Got it delivered in April, so it has gone thru the summer. Very happy with it, and it performs great. Wasn't any more in price than a comparable "standard" refrigerator. All things equal would go with the "garage rated". Not sure if this made any difference, but I put a $15 fan I got from Amazon and pointed it at the compressor to increase the air circulation. I would plug it in when the garage began to get too hot, and otherwise, leave it unplugged.
An alternative would be to find a used freezer/fridge cheap here on TOTV, if you have the ability to transport. Then, if it dies in a few years, you aren't out too much, assuming you can rescue your food in time!