Cost of running a freezer in the garage.

[Dirigo]

We have an 18cf upright freezer we brought down from Maine. We keep it in the garage. I like to buy meat on sale to vacuum seal and freeze for later use.

With the very hot Florida summers (and shoulder seasons also) we are concerned about the additional amount on the electrical bill for the freezer.
Seems it runs a lot more than it did in Maine, but then our garage in Maine was a heck of a lot bigger than our garage here in Florida and I guess we are more aware of how much the freezer runs. Of course, it is frost-free and I know that takes more juice.

Anyone have a freezer in the garage? Can you give me an idea of how much juice you think it is consuming? Buying meat at a discount doesn't make sense if the electrical bill is going to skyrocket.

We are getting a new french-door bottom freezer fridge after the holidays too thanks to "The Applicance Expert" who works an an upscale Orlando applicance store that will remain un-named because it would get ***'d out anyway. (They have a Rep who lives in TV and really knows his stuff and is great to work with---he makes house calls on his golf cart--shows his products on his laptop). So the old fridge will become our beer fridge/overflow fridge in the garage and we are really wondering aobut the extra electricity used.

Thanks...

[Bogie Shooter]

We have an 18cf upright freezer we brought down from Maine. We keep it in the garage. I like to buy meat on sale to vacuum seal and freeze for later use.

With the very hot Florida summers (and shoulder seasons also) we are concerned about the additional amount on the electrical bill for the freezer.
Seems it runs a lot more than it did in Maine, but then our garage in Maine was a heck of a lot bigger than our garage here in Florida and I guess we are more aware of how much the freezer runs. Of course, it is frost-free and I know that takes more juice.

Anyone have a freezer in the garage? Can you give me an idea of how much juice you think it is consuming? Buying meat at a discount doesn't make sense if the electrical bill is going to skyrocket.

We are getting a new french-door bottom freezer fridge after the holidays too thanks to "The Applicance Expert" who works an an upscale Orlando applicance store that will remain un-named because it would get ***'d out anyway. (They have a Rep who lives in TV and really knows his stuff and is great to work with---he makes house calls on his golf cart--shows his products on his laptop). So the old fridge will become our beer fridge/overflow fridge in the garage and we are really wondering aobut the extra electricity used.

Thanks...

An "Applicance Expert" who works at an upscale Oralando store should be able to answer your question?

[BOMBERO]

An "Applicance Expert" who works at an upscale Oralando store should be able to answer your question?


I was thinking the same thing.:rolleyes:


Dirigo - you didn't read the flyer in your last SECO bill. On the back page there is an article on The Kill-A-Watt. Go to www.efi.org/seco

[njbchbum]

bombero - dirigo just got there - he surely has not received an electric bill yet! ;)

[Dirigo]

bombero - dirigo just got there - he surely has not received an electric bill yet! ;)

Thanks njbcbum:)

[Dirigo]

An "Applicance Expert" who works at an upscale Oralando store should be able to answer your question?

I'm looking for answers on this question from multiple sources. TOTV being one of them...:undecided:

[Dirigo]

I was thinking the same thing.:rolleyes:


Dirigo - you didn't read the flyer in your last SECO bill. On the back page there is an article on The Kill-A-Watt. Go to www.efi.org/seco

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out!

[laryb]

I bought the Kill-a Watt P3 for the express purpose of reading the usage of the garage refrigerator. We replaced the new one that came with the house, with a 27cu. ft. 4 door model, and put the original model in the garage. So with both units being new, all things should be equal, except that the indoor unit is much larger. Understandably, the garage refrigerator ran much more in the summer months. With the cooler months here, the garage one runs less, but still more than the one inside, even though it's smaller. I don't remember the usuge numbers from the Kill-a-Watt meter, but I do remember figuring it was about $6 to $7 a month. Now with all that being said, the Kill-a-Watt stopped working after a few months, so I have question the validity of it's readings.

[BOMBERO]

bombero - dirigo just got there - he surely has not received an electric bill yet! ;)

That was a good one. I didn't even see his lips move.

[coralway]

Call - or drop an email to - the Geek Squad.

[DENNIS G]

We have a 25' freezer and a 25' refer in our garage. Have never had a problem with either for 5 years now. We didn't really notice much difference in our power bill after we put them in, maybe $3.00-4.00, but both are energy efficient.

[BOMBERO]

We have a 25' freezer and a 25' refer in our garage. Have never had a problem with either for 5 years now. We didn't really notice much difference in our power bill after we put them in, maybe $3.00-4.00, but both are energy efficient.


Price of frig. - $400.00 Approx.

Price of Elect. - $3.00- 4.00 a month

Price of an
ICE COLD BEER
after golf - PRICELE$$ Or FREE TOMORROW
as some signs say.

[CaptJohn]

We have an 18cf upright freezer we brought down from Maine. We keep it in the garage.

With the very hot Florida summers (and shoulder seasons also) we are concerned about the additional amount on the electrical bill for the freezer.
Seems it runs a lot more than it did in Maine, but then our garage in Maine was a heck of a lot bigger than our garage here in Florida and I guess we are more aware of how much the freezer runs. Of course, it is frost-free and I know that takes more juice.



Getting a Kill-A-Watt meter will help figure your cost. Also chest freezers are more economical to operate. That's what's all over grocery stores as cold settles to the bottom and you'll notice those do not have not tops. Upright freezers are very inefficient as everytime you open the door you let out a lot of cold air that rushes to the floor.
Then just being in a hotter climate will cost more plus you need to compare the cost per kilowatt hour in Maine and Florida. Factoring in the age and seer rating will make a difference. Newer ones are much more efficient.

[jimmemac]

An average 18 cu ft refrigerator uses 5oo watts of electricity; which is equal to .5 kw. To find out how much it will cost you you mutiply the hours that it runs in a day times .5; times the cost of a kw of electricity.

[jimmemac]

tHE COST OF A FRIG IN A HOME IS BETWEEN 5-9 MONTH-OUTSIDE IN THE GARAGE IT WILL BE 50% MORE. THE LARGER THE FRIG AND MORE THINGS IT CAN DO WILL COST A COUPLE DOLLARS MORE.

[rubicon]

While knowing the price you are paying to run an additional refrig in your home is important don't ignore the value.

We purchased a new refrig four years ago because we desired the additional cooling space and the flexibility of taking advantage of sale items. It works for us because we cook do 99% of meals and only occassionally go out.

Having said that I am going to explore the price factor. thank you for the information

[Dirigo]

While knowing the price you are paying to run an additional refrig in your home is important don't ignore the value.

We purchased a new refrig four years ago because we desired the additional cooling space and the flexibility of taking advantage of sale items. It works for us because we cook do 99% of meals and only occassionally go out.

Having said that I am going to explore the price factor. thank you for the information

Good point!

When we go out it is usually a social opportunity or we are tired/lazy or just want a change of scenery. I can cook a meal as tasty or more so at home than most restaurants and I love to cook so I am almost compulsive-obsessive about stocking up on sale items. And the lovely Diane isn't a fusy eater and loves washing dishes (no really, she does), so we make a good team.

[karostay]

Just my observation. Would you run a freezer in an oven ? Our garage seems to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer than our home. Any savings would be lost in energy consumption

[kentucky blue]

Just my observation. Would you run a freezer in an oven ? Our garage seems to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer than our home. Any savings would be lost in energy consumption

I guess there are good reasons to have a freezer or extra refrigerator in an extremely hot garage in Florida, i just don't know many.My refrigerator is plenty big enough to handle everything we need. As far as sales,there are ALWAYS sales.Freezer or extra refrigerator in a basement, works for me ,in a hot garage in Florida ,not a chance in h*ll.

[Dirigo]

Just my observation. Would you run a freezer in an oven ? Our garage seems to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer than our home. Any savings would be lost in energy consumption

That is known as a "slow" oven :laugh:

The info I'm getting on TOTV re: cost per month for running refrigeration in the garage is in line with what I'm being told by the appliances expert.

Those costs are acceptable to me given the savings I can realize with wholesale volume buying.

[jimmemac]

I can assure you my numbers are accurate unless the door gasket is worn or you are going in and out the frig in the garage more than the one in the kitchen. Energy usage and cost is my specialty in school.