Fridge in unheated space

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Fridge in unheated space

Post by Bluefin 774 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:36 pm

Hey gang,
just wondering if a fridge with kegged beer stored in an unheated back porch or storage shed survive well? Would it freeze up and freeze the beer ? I'm doing a kitchen renovation soon and will lose my beer fridge from the kitchen, so I may have to relocate it.
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Re: Fridge in unheated space

Post by McGruff » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:54 am

I would say yes if it is below freezing. Putting a light bulb in will give you enough heat to keep it from freezing.

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Re: Fridge in unheated space

Post by GAM » Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:23 am

A tem control with cool and heat option. Set your temp and cool or heat as required.

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Re: Fridge in unheated space

Post by pvanberk » Wed Aug 12, 2015 12:14 pm

Similarly, does anyone know if a freezer be stored in an unheated space in the winter time?

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Post by jmacdonald » Wed Aug 12, 2015 2:30 pm

My experience with my fridge freezer in an unheated space is that the items in it start to thaw.

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