[smithkd]

Hi again,
Hopefuly, someday, I'll be able to start offering answers on this site instead of always asking questions. But for today - here it goes...

We're moving to las vegas in September, and I'm trying to put together all the pieces of the puzzle, so to speak. I've read conflicting information concerning the use of a freezer in a garage. We currently live in a climate with one, maybe 2 weeks of the summer getting over 90 degrees. We use an upright freezer in our garage without any trouble. However, I'm concerned that the hot climate in LV will be too much of a strain on a freezer out in the garage. Do any of you use a freezer in your garage? If so - how well does it work? And if it works well - does it cost much more to run than if you kept it in your house?

As always - thanks in advance for your advice and opinions!

[Prinny]

Hi, I live in Phx and our storage freezer has been out in the garage for years for years. No problems We didn't move it into the house till a year ago and it's in a utility room now right off the garage there is no a/c in there. Not sure what it costs to run but it's like running a light bulb or something small for us. It should be fine. Our freezer has been fine.

[smithkd]

Thanks Prinny!
I asked a few guys at Lowes and Home Depot, and they said it shouldn't be a problem. But sometimes I feel like the salespeople will just say what you want to hear. That's probably a bit of a paranoid attitude on my part, but I feel better knowing that someone else is doing the same thing without any problems.

[roger6087]

I have a freezer and a refrigarator in the garage, no problems. Keep your freezer full and it will not run like an empty one. Fill it full of ice if nothing else.

[VegasGrace]

I keep my freezer in a utility room in my apartment. Even though it's in the apartment, there is no a/c in that room and it is noticably warm when opening the door and entering.

I've not gotten my first utility bill but appreciate everyone's comments.
Great post!

[radraja]

I have an extra freezer in my garage.

It's worked out well.

[jpk]

It sounds like you're also asking how hot garages get in Las Vegas. My garage temp has been at 100deg day and night this month. It gets heated up and then traps all of the hot air.

Can't say whether this will cause your refer to work harder, but just letting you know that the garage will be much warmer than the rest of your house.

[xavierbu]

Originally Posted by smithkd

Thanks Prinny!
I asked a few guys at Lowes and Home Depot, and they said it shouldn't be a problem. But sometimes I feel like the salespeople will just say what you want to hear. That's probably a bit of a paranoid attitude on my part, but I feel better knowing that someone else is doing the same thing without any problems.

Well, I am personally upset by that remark, only cuz i take pride in educating the public on the innovations available at sears. BUT I DIGRESS... Yes you can place a freezer in a garage. The heat should not be an issue. With the lower humidity in Las Vegas, you should get no condensation either... HOWEVER... If the garage is NOT heated, you can not put the freezer, or a refrig in the garage if the temp goes below 55 degerees in the winter... The coils will freeze. Hopefully that helps.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by xavierbu

Well, I am personally upset by that remark, only cuz i take pride in educating the public on the innovations available at sears. BUT I DIGRESS... Yes you can place a freezer in a garage. The heat should not be an issue. With the lower humidity in Las Vegas, you should get no condensation either... HOWEVER... If the garage is NOT heated, you can not put the freezer, or a refrig in the garage if the temp goes below 55 degerees in the winter... The coils will freeze. Hopefully that helps.

They survive. It does go below 55 in the garages in Las Vegas. But not far and not very long. Nobody pays much attention.

Virtually all Refrigerator companies have a kit that allows operation down to 34 degrees. You can also put a room heater in the same space that cuts on at 45 or so. that will do it.

It is like a ficus benjamin. You can grow it here outside if the space is protected and you stick a pipe heater in its branches...

[Desert Palm]

I am glad someone started this thread. I was at HD last week buying appliances and stopped short on the freezer due to mixed feelings on it.
I am now going to buy one as soon as we get back out to our new house.
Thanks for all the info!