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Shaun Eli
2008-07-19 19:00:37
Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
I have an old fridge (old like in 1950s-- with a rounded door and
cabinet, and no separate freezer door, the freezer is a compartment
inside the fridge).
It works just fine-- on the warmest setting everything gets very cold
(perhaps 35 degrees) and since that works I haven't tried it on any
other settings.
I use it only a few times a year, when I'm having a barbecue and have
a lot of food and beverages to store.
It occurred to me that instead of keeping it in my basement, where it
takes up space and heats up the basement when I turn it on, I could
simply leave it outside, closer to my grill and where the guests
gather.
But then it'd be outside all winter long also (I could cover it if
need be; it'd be below my deck).
Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside, unplugged,
with the door open?
thanks,
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Smarty
2008-07-19 22:05:13
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
"Shaun Eli" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:97f852c1-8a70-4741-bae6-4c132912f5b1@34g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
>I have an old fridge (old like in 1950s-- with a rounded door and
> cabinet, and no separate freezer door, the freezer is a compartment
> inside the fridge).
>
> It works just fine-- on the warmest setting everything gets very cold
> (perhaps 35 degrees) and since that works I haven't tried it on any
> other settings.
>
> I use it only a few times a year, when I'm having a barbecue and have
> a lot of food and beverages to store.
>
> It occurred to me that instead of keeping it in my basement, where it
> takes up space and heats up the basement when I turn it on, I could
> simply leave it outside, closer to my grill and where the guests
> gather.
>
> But then it'd be outside all winter long also (I could cover it if
> need be; it'd be below my deck).
>
> Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside, unplugged,
> with the door open?
>
> thanks,
Are you in Minnesota, Arizona, or some other extreme climate? You haven't
told us what the outdoor climate is like year-round.
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Dick Adams
2008-07-20 02:07:01
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
Shaun Eli <[email protected]> wrote:
> ...
> Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside,
> unpluggedwith the door open?
The only problem is a legal issue. Make sure the door
does not lock until you are ready to use it.
For a few years, I was geting fridges and freezers off
FreeCycle.org. Then I purchased a new frig and freezer
and my electric bill dropped $16 per month. NEW means
more efficient.
Dick
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serebel
2008-07-19 19:11:35
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
Yeah, the temperature changes (summer, winter) will destroy the door
seals. The outdoor humidity ( especially dew ) could also cause it to
rust.
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willshak
2008-07-19 22:27:12
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
Shaun Eli wrote:
> I have an old fridge (old like in 1950s-- with a rounded door and
> cabinet, and no separate freezer door, the freezer is a compartment
> inside the fridge).
>
> It works just fine-- on the warmest setting everything gets very cold
> (perhaps 35 degrees) and since that works I haven't tried it on any
> other settings.
>
> I use it only a few times a year, when I'm having a barbecue and have
> a lot of food and beverages to store.
>
> It occurred to me that instead of keeping it in my basement, where it
> takes up space and heats up the basement when I turn it on, I could
> simply leave it outside, closer to my grill and where the guests
> gather.
>
> But then it'd be outside all winter long also (I could cover it if
> need be; it'd be below my deck).
>
> Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside, unplugged,
> with the door open?
>
> thanks,
It's OK, for the time you are using it for your barbecue. After that, it
may be illegal to leave it outside with the door installed in most, if
not all, states. In NYS, it's called an attractive nuisance and is
subject to fines. If some kid locks himself inside and dies, well, you
got a whole lot more problems.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
in the original Orange County.
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Nate Nagel
2008-07-19 22:30:19
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
Shaun Eli wrote:
> I have an old fridge (old like in 1950s-- with a rounded door and
> cabinet, and no separate freezer door, the freezer is a compartment
> inside the fridge).
>
> It works just fine-- on the warmest setting everything gets very cold
> (perhaps 35 degrees) and since that works I haven't tried it on any
> other settings.
>
> I use it only a few times a year, when I'm having a barbecue and have
> a lot of food and beverages to store.
>
> It occurred to me that instead of keeping it in my basement, where it
> takes up space and heats up the basement when I turn it on, I could
> simply leave it outside, closer to my grill and where the guests
> gather.
>
> But then it'd be outside all winter long also (I could cover it if
> need be; it'd be below my deck).
>
> Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside, unplugged,
> with the door open?
>
> thanks,
I imagine that it would be pretty hard on the cabinet to be exposed to
the elements. Also it could be a liability; I'd bet something that old
would have a positive door latch, you wouldn't want to have a kid end up
locked inside there. (you'd think that that wouldn't happen, but it
must have at least often enough that you'll never find a modern fridge
with a door latch; they're all held shut by the little magnet strips on
the door seals and the fact that you set them up just a hair off level
so that the door swings shut by itself.)
Personally I think you should give it to me for a garage fridge because
I have a serious thing for '50s cool stuff and I'll find you something a
couple decades more modern off Craigslist :) (can't guarantee it won't
be Harvest Gold though <G>)
nate
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Nate Nagel
2008-07-19 22:48:19
Re: Is it okay to put a fridge outside?
willshak wrote:
> Nate Nagel wrote:
>
>> Shaun Eli wrote:
>>
>>> I have an old fridge (old like in 1950s-- with a rounded door and
>>> cabinet, and no separate freezer door, the freezer is a compartment
>>> inside the fridge).
>>>
>>> It works just fine-- on the warmest setting everything gets very cold
>>> (perhaps 35 degrees) and since that works I haven't tried it on any
>>> other settings.
>>>
>>> I use it only a few times a year, when I'm having a barbecue and have
>>> a lot of food and beverages to store.
>>>
>>> It occurred to me that instead of keeping it in my basement, where it
>>> takes up space and heats up the basement when I turn it on, I could
>>> simply leave it outside, closer to my grill and where the guests
>>> gather.
>>>
>>> But then it'd be outside all winter long also (I could cover it if
>>> need be; it'd be below my deck).
>>>
>>> Anybody know if there's any harm in leaving it outside, unplugged,
>>> with the door open?
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>
>>
>> I imagine that it would be pretty hard on the cabinet to be exposed to
>> the elements. Also it could be a liability; I'd bet something that
>> old would have a positive door latch, you wouldn't want to have a kid
>> end up locked inside there. (you'd think that that wouldn't happen,
>> but it must have at least often enough that you'll never find a modern
>> fridge with a door latch; they're all held shut by the little magnet
>> strips on the door seals and the fact that you set them up just a hair
>> off level so that the door swings shut by itself.)
>>
>> Personally I think you should give it to me for a garage fridge
>> because I have a serious thing for '50s cool stuff and I'll find you
>> something a couple decades more modern off Craigslist :) (can't
>> guarantee it won't be Harvest Gold though <G>)
>>
>> nate
>>
>
> You wouldn't want it Nate, it's a Mitsubishi fridge. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha.
> This is more funny than Will and Grace.
>
Hey, at least I'm trying to offer some helpful advice, unlike some
people. You're about one post away from plonksville.
Do you deny that Mitsubishi cars are pieces of shit? That's useful
advice, too.
nate
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