freezer question

hey–i normally dont use my freezer outside in shed in winter up north–but can a guy plug in and use during winter since its outside–well inside a shed but not heated–that ok or no?? thanks

I have a chest freezer in my pole barn. Out of the snow/rain, but not heated. Been running there for about 19 years with no problems

If it wasn’t for the warm weather that we have been having, I would just tell you to plug it in, get it up to a freezing temp in the freezer and then unplug it. But since we have had all these warm temps, it’s fine to have it plugged in… I have mine in my garage, it was unplugged during the cold snap, but has been plugged back in due to the warm temps..

great–i just wasnt sure you could during winter outdoors and all–good to know–thanks!!

I always thought there was a concern with fridges and freezers outside because of the oil in the compressors freezing up. Is that no longer a concern? I had always heard that would void a warranty if use even in a 3-season porch type setting.

I had an old freezer that worked great in the garage for a dozen years. I sold that and bought a fridge/freezer for a replacement. Here’s the problem-Apparently theres a part that when it gets above freezing it doesn’t keep the freezer solid, fridge has always been ok. I was told the solution was to put a small wattage light buld by this unit to fool it into thinking it’s warmer. I guess this is the case with newer units. Thought I’d pass this along.

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I had an old freezer that worked great in the garage for a dozen years. I sold that and bought a fridge/freezer for a replacement. Here’s the problem-Apparently theres a part that when it gets above freezing it doesn’t keep the freezer solid, fridge has always been ok. I was told the solution was to put a small wattage light buld by this unit to fool it into thinking it’s warmer. I guess this is the case with newer units. Thought I’d pass this along.

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Exactly… My garage freezer didn’t even keep my b-day icecream cake frozen. I usually unplug it during the winter and just use the fridge. I already have the house fridge & freezer and a cube freezer downstairs. Unheated / insulated garage.

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I always thought there was a concern with fridges and freezers outside because of the oil in the compressors freezing up. Is that no longer a concern? I had always heard that would void a warranty if use even in a 3-season porch type setting.

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Most manufactures do not recommend running freezers or refrigerators outside in cold temps, and may or may not void warranty.

Problem with freezers is the oil for the compressors is designed for indoor temps, will they run, sure, but the comp may develop problems because of the cold temps.

Refrigerators have the same problem plus the thermostat in most non electronic units keys off the fresh food section and that being usually about 38 degree’s or so, that means when the outside temps run below that temp the compressor won’t come on, freezer temps rise then.

Al