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Randall55 04-22-2024 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bowlingal (Post 2323942)
I have a full size freezer in the garage, no problems. I do open the garage door and back door to get a cross breeze to cool the garage down in the summer

Depending on the model, it is possible to place one in the laundry room. I removed the utility sink and replaced with a pantry/linen closet with freezer beside. Looks great!

biker1 04-22-2024 06:04 AM

My house (new construction) came with a dedicated 20 amp circuit with a non-GFCI outlet in the garage. I had a refrigerator plugged into it until we bought an electric golf cart. I then had another dedicated 20 amp circuit run just for the refrigerator by an electrician. By current code, this circuit needed a GFCI outlet but the refrigerator tripped it every time the compressor came on. The electrician tried another brand of GFCI outlet but it still tripped. He asked me if I knew where Lowe's was ;-). I replaced the outlet with a 20 amp simplex non-GFCI and all is good. Putting a refrigerator on a GFCI outlet may be problematic depending on the brand.

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Originally Posted by Decadeofdave (Post 2323735)
I've had one in garage for 2 years. Previous owner had installed dedicated plug for charging a golf cart. Works great.


Joecool 04-22-2024 06:40 AM

Fridge
 
I have mine on the back lanai and love it very close to the kitchen I think it is cooler than the garage

Sskip 04-22-2024 06:41 AM

I moved one here and had no problems with putting it in the garage. Had it for 5 years before I sold my house. No issues ever.

nn0wheremann 04-22-2024 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2323679)
Moving here soon and was wondering is it feasable to have a Freezer in the Garage or is it just to hot for it to be effective?

Eight years in service and it works well.

cherylncliff 04-22-2024 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2323681)
There shouldn't be any problem having a freezer in the garage due to temperature. The only issue you may have is finding or installing an appropriate electrical outlet.

We had one in the garage for 10 years with no problem. You do need to watch for frost buildup.

mkjelenbaas 04-22-2024 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2323679)
Moving here soon and was wondering is it feasable to have a Freezer in the Garage or is it just to hot for it to be effective?

Yes it is feasible. Thanks for asking.

JRcorvette 04-22-2024 07:14 AM

Our freezer has been in the garage for many years. It has a nice feature that is a bright green light that shows you there is power! That is very important since we do not go into that freezer all that often.

Cuervo 04-22-2024 07:21 AM

I bought a freezer during the pandemic, like so many others and what I found when I was purchasing it, all the brands I look into recommended not to place it in the garage.
I have an enclosed lanai, there is where my unit sits.
I sometimes forget it's even there.

Biskopski 04-22-2024 07:34 AM

Garage Ready Freezer
 
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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2323679)
Moving here soon and was wondering is it feasable to have a Freezer in the Garage or is it just to hot for it to be effective?

Just purchased a new Frigidaire Garage Ready Freezer from Lowes. Fair price, quick delivery. Garage ready means the appliance is built to withstand the hot summer conditions inside your garage. Be smart and buy the appropriate appliance. Most likely the small print in the warranty will help you decide on garage ready vs regular appliance.

Nana2Teddy 04-22-2024 08:05 AM

We have a small freezer in our garage, and thanks to our mini-split the heat is never a problem. ;)

birdawg 04-22-2024 08:06 AM

Two people need a freezer?

MandoMan 04-22-2024 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2323679)
Moving here soon and was wondering is it feasable to have a Freezer in the Garage or is it just to hot for it to be effective?

Four yers ago I bought a house here that came with a refrigerator/freezer in the garage. I think it was the original that came with the house and was 22 years old. It was replaced a year or two before I bought the house and moved to the garage. It still worked fine, but it was ugly. The ice machine wasn’t hooked up. When I moved 18 months ago, I took it with me. I gave it away a couple months ago to a couple who will use it in an animal shelter. I’d estimate that it cost me about $10 a month in electricity.

Ken & Patsy Tapp 04-22-2024 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by roadrnnr (Post 2323679)
Moving here soon and was wondering is it feasable to have a Freezer in the Garage or is it just to hot for it to be effective?

We’ve had an upright freezer in our garage for 12 years. It’s been great and maintains a temperature of -3 degrees. It’s a Frigidaire galaxy.

Randall55 04-22-2024 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by birdawg (Post 2324029)
Two people need a freezer?

Yes! My wife will cook 2 lasagna at the same time and freeze one for a later date. We do the same with soups, stews, chili, etc. When we have busy schedules, it is great to have meals prepared. Beats eating sandwiches or other processed foods.


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