I bought a new refrigerator last year then moved to another home that came with one. I cannot use my new refrigerator because the space in the new house is to narrow so it is now stored in my garage. My mother said she heard that an unused frig will only last about a year or so before it goes bad... loses its freon. Does anyone know if this is true? It is a $2,000 frig I'd like to keep it but if it will go bad I'll have to sell it before it's ruined. Thanks.
2007-01-30 07:39:57 · 11 answers · asked by Karen 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No, It won't lose it's freon. However if there's moisture it could cause the refrig to go bad, just make sure it's standing up and not on it's side. Even if it were to lose freon ayou can always have it recharged when you plan on using it again, no big deal.
2007-01-30 07:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by Tanzy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The manufacturers use steel tubing on the condenser(high pressure) side of the system. Many refrigerators have a condenser loop of the tubing going through the cabinet inside the insulation. The insulation can collect moisture. If the steel tubing is exposed to this moisture in the insulation it will cause the steel to rust. Under running conditions the steel tubing gets hot and evaporates the moisture but if the steel tubing is not getting hot the moisture causes rusting. If the rusting can continue long enough the steel tubing will rust through and the refrigerant will leak out. It is better to have the unit run all of the time than to allow it to sit dormant.
2007-01-30 17:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It should not, if this stuff leaked out this would be and environmental hazard, as it's sitting it is in liquid form until the frig is turned on and turns it's into a gas form to cool the frig.
2007-01-30 07:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The fridge should be fine in storage.When you go to use it you should make sure it is in the upright position for 24 hr before you plug it in
2007-02-02 13:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be fine sitting in the garage. i would suggest that you prop open the door a bit so the food and freezer compartments don't get musty smelling or get mildew in them. then cover it with a sheet or light blanket to keep dust out of it. good luck.
2007-01-30 07:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by car dude 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no you will not lose your freon in a closed system.try not to lay down on side to keep oil in the compresser.but should keep it's charge forever unless a hole in the copper pipes happens
2007-01-30 07:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by ManUnited 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The only way would be if it got punctured
2007-01-30 07:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No-should be fine
2007-01-30 07:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by pico24_1999 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
only if it has a leak
2007-01-30 07:44:44 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's possible,... moving them can also cause problems
just plug it in
2007-01-30 07:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by hailey 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋