Can we keep an upright freezer outside on our back porch?

Question

We have little space inside and wanted to keep the freezer on the back porch, which is a cement slab that is under the upstairs deck. There is also an outside plug that we would use beside the door.

Answer 1

Freezers should only be kept outside if they are made to withstand low temps. My new small upright freezer is NOT supposed to be stored outside because it can cause the seals to shrink and dryrot. Also the compressor can be damaged by the cold. See manual or go to makers website. You should be able to find that info or inquire as to whether it can stand the weather!

Answer 2

I work for aaron's sales and lease, so i know alot about appliances. I have alot of customers that store their upright freezers outside on porches. That's why most come with locks and keys. Try to keep it as protected from the elements as you can, mainly the cooling coil located in the back of most freezers. A little rain won't hurt, but the main concern is rust.

Answer 3

jonathon s is about as dumb as it gets!! they do not supply keys to freezers so they can be kept outside!! they are to prevent kids from getting in and dieing! NO, putting a freezer outside is not good,,, the temperature varies too much and the freezer won't work as well!! if it is too hot out the coils cannot release the heat so you freezer won't last long and you take the chance of eating bad food. if the freezer defrosts slightly and then refreezes you won't even know until after you get food poisoning

Answer 4

The best configuration is a small larder fridge and a separate chest freezer. Larder fridges are more efficient than fridges with freezing compartments because the coils don’t ice up (and they don’t need the tedious regular de-icing). Chest freezers are more efficient than upright freezers because they lose far less internal air when they are opened.

yes but see to it that the electric circuit int affected

Answer 5

You may have trouble keeping the thermostat inside the frig regulated because it will be affected by the outside temp fluctuations, like in mid-summer when it's really hot out. Too, I heard that you shouldn't place a frig on a cement floor because the floor will become extra cold in mid-winter, causing the same problem with the thermostat.

Answer 6

I'd do what the first person said, build a plywood box around it. But since it will get hot, you'll want to insulate the box. You could probably get some fiberglass insulation sheets and put in between the freezer and the plywood. I'd double-check with the local hardware store to make sure this is safe (i.e. not a fire hazard).

Answer 7

How will you protect it from rain and snow? You might consider putting some kind of pallet under it to lift it off the ground.

Answer 8

Yes. The seal should protect everything.

Answer 9

Honey, where i come from that's a normal sight!
seems okay to me...