I was told that newer fridges have a different kind of coolant in them and cannot be in below freezing weather is this true? I want to put a 10 year old fridge in my garage so I want to know if it is old enough.
2006-09-19 01:45:01 · 2 answers · asked by coopstar55 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
I sell fridge's at Fry's Electronics and who ever told you that does not know what they are talking about. It is true there is a different coolant being used but they do that to save energy on the fridge's.
My parents have had a side by side fridge for about 3 years in there garage and it gets really cold but has no problems.
Now it is possiable that the system engine might freeze alittle but you have to remember. You will be having it on all the time so the motor stays warm. Now if you were not to have it on for awhile and the motor froze and you tried to turn it on it could damage the motor. So if it does freeze, Make sure you check the back to see it the motor has frozen, If it has, Get alittle hair dryer and warm it up. Hope this helps. Good Luck
2006-09-19 20:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by cratty_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not true. We have had a fridge in our garage for years. We live in Indiana and it freezes here throughout the winter, so you will be fine.
2006-09-19 02:08:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋