Freezer malfunction

[Bubblingbrooks]

Is this a chest freezer or a fridge/freezer combo? The reason I ask is that you said it is in the garage.This time of year (cold) fridge/freezers don't work well in the garage. They only really operate well in a warm environment.

I had the same problem a few years ago and upon researching I found that if the ambient temp is too cold, the thermostat in the freezer doesn't think it needs to cool as much and the stuff in the freezer actually begin to thaw. i have heard that some people in AK use freezers on their porch to keep things thawed rather than as a freezer.

check this out:

http://applianceparts.wordpress.com...the-freezer-in-my-garage-refrigerator-freeze/

Just my 2 cents and good luck.

BTW, I'd eat them!

Actually, we Alaskans keep freezers outside, so we can unplug them in the winter to save on electric.

 

[navajo001]

Actually, we Alaskans keep freezers outside, so we can unplug them in the winter to save on electric.

Now that makes sense!

Do you have to chain it or lock it to keep the critters out? I've been to AK a few times but can't remember which part you are in.

 

[Bubblingbrooks]

Willow area, 1.4 hours north of Anchorage.

 

[navajo001]

Willow area, 1.4 hours north of Anchorage.

Ah. (Didn't know where Willow was) BEAUTIFUL country up that a-way. I've spent a few months in Anchorage and surrounding areas over the years working at the Army Base there. It is my fondest dream to move there one of these days when the kids get out on their own.

Sorry for the thread hijack!

Thanks,

 

[MorelCabin]

We keep our freezers outside so we don't have to plug them in during winter either. And when you are really poor...you use double hung windows as refridgerator space. I did this for many years...whatever needed refridgeration stayed between the panes, whatever needed tobe kept frozen was hung outside the window in a bag. Worked for me until summer came