Mags Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I just know a Fugee will come up with the answer to this We have a fridge freezer in the shed (think big unheated warehouse) but when the winter hits, the freezer doesn't work because it gets too cold outside it The main reason we got this appliance was to have extra space to stock up on stuff around Christmas time. But we can't put anything into it in winter because it just keeps defrosting. So......I'm thinking of re-arranging my utility room and bringing the fridge freezer in from the cold. I'll be sacrificing my tumble drier to the shed but I need to cut down on the use of it anyway. But the only place I can put FF is beside a radiator. I stress beside so it's clear that the rad is not behind the appliance (not sure this makes any difference lol). And so my question is how close can I have FF to the rad? I'm hoping the answer is a couple of inches, otherwise it's not feasible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 We have ours next to a radiator and have had for 10years. I know you aren't supposed to but as long as it isnt in front and there is air space around them so the heat doesnt get trapped I would think you should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Ours is near a radiator too. Not ideal, I know, bur there is nowhere else, been like that for 16 years and no problems! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizzie Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Ours is almost next to a radiator too & that has been the fridge/freezer's place for 17 years without a problem. No comment was made about the location when we had a new fridge frezer several years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 10, 2011 Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Or if that isn't feasible you could try putting a metal (so it won't melt) mechanics type work light down the back of the freezer near the compressor. The extra heat may fool the temperature sensor into thinking it's warmer than it is hence the compressor won't shut down. A shed heater would solve the problem or alternatively you could insulate the shed with Kingspan or left insulation Last option is to look for a make that will work in the shed, eg Bekos say all models work to -10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted September 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks everyone. I might have a couple of inches to spare so wouldn't have to be right up against the rad. Ian, heating or insulating the shed is out of the question. It's approx 60 ft x 45 ft. Calling it a shed is probably an understatement, should call it a barn And we don't want to go buying a new one when we have a perfectly good one. Anyway, I'm experimenting this week and trying not to use the tumble drier. I know I will be able to use the drier in the shed but our electricity bills are ridiculous in the winter so if I only use it in emergencies, it will help the bill. And I don't think I'll want to be traipsing in and out in the snow, rain, wind, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Your FF will use more electricity being in a warm room, particularly near a radiator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 That is a big "shed"! How things pan out all depends on the class of machine you have - see here for more info http://www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/wordpress/climate-classes-for-fridges-freezers-and-fridge-freezers/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 If you can insulate the whole shed, can you insulate the area around the FF? If it must go beside the radiator - can you turn the radiator off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for link Ian. I'll check that out tomorrow. K9Fran, the problem with insulating around FF is that in the summer it would then be too hot so would have to be taken down. I don't really want to turn off the rad as the utility room is at one end of the kitchen and the kitchen is quite cold so needs all the heat it can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 You could always put a piece of insulation board between the F/F and the radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooster Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 If you get the right sort of insulation, won't it keep the FF warm in winter and cool in summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lester Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 Outside o rin shed The fluids get sluggish in the extra cold thats when they cut out. Th e thickest bit settles in then in the compressor . Contact fit a sump heater or a wine making tray to the compressor and provide it with power. Inside by radiator... there's as special plug that switches off the power when the ff is working economically. This can help balance out the extra power required to cool as an allowance for the heat from the radiator. Also use blue ice packs used in freezer boxes to fill any voids and also remove excess packing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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