Freezer in a shed...

taplady

We've got a small cheap cheat freezer in our shed - no heating but have got a light in there, has been there for a couple of years with no problems - got no room in the house for it and no garage.

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ariba10

We have had a bog standard chest freezer in an unheated garage for at least 10 years with no problems.

alanobrien

Some more modern types do not work well outside, they can't handle the wider differential temperatures experienced. Ask one of the sales bods to recommend models that can be used outside in a garage or shed etc.

savemoney

I bought a modern AA rated Freezer for unheated garage Frigidare http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1300425643.1229946705@@@@&BV_EngineID=cceiadefmjiijdjcflgceggdhhmdfon.0&page=Product&fm=4&sm=2&tm=3&sku=508092&category_oid=-19410

And its been fine for past 10 months I have had it

gmgmgm

Any normal freezer will work in the shed- not a problem.

We had one for a long time, but make sure you put an RCD plug adapter on the wire at the house end. These are only about £7, but will give you peace of mind in case anything goes wrong e.g. water in the electrics, mower through the wire...

(I believe very recent houses have RCD as default in the switchboard, but otherwise an adapter is easiest).

alanobrien

See http://www.johnlewis.com/Magazine/Feature.aspx?Id=39

Quotes;

Note: manufacturers do not recommend you keep a freezer in the garage or any other outbuilding, as it may have to use much more energy. Most models require a minimum ambient temperature of 10°C (50°F) to operate efficiently. If the outside temperature is any lower, the freezer will struggle to keep your food chilled – it may even start to defrost. If it does break down, the appliance may not be covered by the guarantee.

and

"Ambient operating temperatures for refrigerated appliances make a difference to how hard the machine has to work to keep food at the right temperature. We really don’t recommend that you buy a frost-free freezer and keep it in a garage because it will use much more energy. Chest freezers are a better option for that environment because they’re double insulated."

as i said, not all types may work efficiently or at all in out buildings so buyer beware !

hotcookie101

thanks all
will look into it further. I dont like the idea of slipping on the wet grass in winter but our 2 freezers are FULL and I want half a pig! Will not make impulse buy

nesssie1702

If you do put one in a shed or garage, it's worth putting it up on "blocks" so that the air circulates right round it. I've got mine on some wooden stakes.

It was my Dad that advise me to do this to prevent the freezer from the risk of rusting

alanobrien

nesssie1702 wrote: »

If you do put one in a shed or garage, it's worth putting it up on "blocks" so that the air circulates right round it. I've got mine on some wooden stakes.

It was my Dad that advise me to do this to prevent the freezer from the risk of rusting

Very good tip, it also helps avoid rust due to water if you live in a flood area :eek: or have one by accident.