chest freezer in unheated garage in minnesota?

[tbone4]

Hey, I recently bought a used chest freezer and the only place to put it is in an unheated enclosed garage. I would say that the freezer is about 20-25 years old. Last night, the temperature outside got down to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Do you think that the freezer will work in the garage or am I out of luck? I have read that the compressor oil gets too cold to work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Pat K]

Our chest freezer is at least 25 years old and it has spent it's entire life in unheated garages in 2 different houses. Never had it serviced for any reason and it's still going strong. It's always been on a sheet of plywood, not on the concrete floor. I was told that would help prevent corrosion on the feet & frame.

[tbone4]

Thanks for the response and for the idea about plywood!

[reinhard1]

i have had my large chest freezer in our garage for years also. works just fine. i dont have plywood on the bottom, but it's a good idea. mine is sitting on its original styrofoam[although much thinner now]. not by design but i was alone when i placed it in it's location and too lazy to take it out. so maby its working on the same principle as plywood. good luck.

[BobT]

Can it get too cold for the "freezer" to work? It'll only mean things inside will remain frozen.

[jentz]

I have always had a freezer in the unheated garage,Never had one not work.My garage refridge doesnt run in the garage, had two others that did they were older.

[rundrave]

pretty lengthy discussion from a previous thread here:

Freezer in unhgeated garage over winter?