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Fridge/Freezers and Power Cuts

Stompa
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We had a 6 hour power cut yesterday. Now I did all the right things and didn't open the fridge or freezer doors, but it made me wonder how long a power cut it would take to ruin the food inside. It doesn't mention this in the manual that came with the fridge/freezer. Any ideas?

Thanks

Stompa
Stompa

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  • Mr_Proctalgia
    Mr_Proctalgia Posts: 967 Forumite
    From past experience a full freezer with maybe a couple of Duvets thrown over it is safe for at least 24 hours. Just check that the contents havn't actually defrosted, short term - minus one is as good as minus 20.

    HTH
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  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,381 Forumite
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    Thanks. I had a bit of a Google and the consensus seem to be that for an upright freezer 8-12 hours is fine, so I should be OK.

    Stompa
    Stompa
  • tesuhoha
    tesuhoha Posts: 17,971 Forumite
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    I went on holiday once and came back after two weeks to find the freezer not working , water all over the floor and a terrible smell in the house. All the food had gone off. Luckily i managed to claim for all the food on the insurance.
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