2021 could be the perfect year to add a freezer to your garage.
“You can have a freezer in an unheated garage. (freezer Gladiator)” - YourCarCave
Do you think of how best using your garage space? Most people don't know how to use it efficiently. Maybe you aren't even aware of how much space you have in your garage due to lots of clutter. It might be easier to fit a freezer in your garage than you would think. This is a pretty common occurrence.
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Think about what you really need and want in your garage space. If you have a big clean-up in mind to reorganize the garage, take the time to write down what you could do with the garage space. A freezer might be the perfect addition to the area.
Many Reasons to Put a Freezer in Your Garage
Not sure why a freezer is so helpful to have in the garage? There are several reasons you might want one. You can stock up on meat and other groceries, saving you shopping time. If you or someone in your family likes to fish or hunt, you have somewhere to store the extra meat. You can meal prep way ahead of time as well.
You can see how many benefits there are to an extra freezer in the garage. Sure, the freezer has a price, but you'd be surprised by how quickly you can recoup what you spend on the appliance.
Choose Different Styles
When it comes to choosing a freezer, you should consider where you want it in the garage and the space you have. Don’t want to lose your space? Go with a refrigerator style upright freezer or try a freezer chest that is lower to the ground. An excellent option if you want portability is a portable freezer. The choice you have regarding freezers is wide (sorts of styles, sizes). You will surely find one that suits your needs.
Upright freezers are similar in style to a refrigerator but with just a single door. It can make it easy to organize the meals you planned in advance or sort your boxed items from bagged items, etc. These freezers are great if you have plenty of wall space.
Chest freezers, often referred to as deep freezers, as you have to reach deep down into them for the food. In many cases, a chest freezer will have a set of dividers that makes it easier to organize the contents. These also come in various sizes and finishes to fit your needs.
Have less room? A portable freezer is smaller but can be moved around. These are lightweight appliances that you can move around as needed, but they don’t hold as much as the other two options.
These freezers have been the top brands in 2021:
● GE
● Frigidaire
● Arctic King
● Maytag
● Midea
By learning more information about the options offered by these brands, you can make your choice among the products you are considering. To get more information and details, reading the Consumer Reports or this article on the five best upright freezers for the garage in 2021 is the way to choose the perfect freezer for you.
Remember that you have options concerning your garage freezer. Considering the various sizes and styles will ensure you select THE model that works for you.
Maintaining Your New Freezer
A freezer in need of maintenance. Image from Unsplash
Your freezer is now in its place, you will need to maintain it as the one in your house. You'll need to make sure you defrost it and clean it out regularly. Your freezer will be full of ice in no time if you do not maintain it thoroughly.
A good rule of thumb is to defrost the garage freezer every year. If your freezer builds up with ice, you should maintain it more frequently to prevent that accumulation. As soon as you find more than a quarter of an inch of ice present, it is recommended to defrost it.
Getting the Garage Prepared for a Freezer
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You go through all major reasons you have to put a freezer in your garage. What is about your garage door? If it looks faded, it could compromise the look you want your “new” garage to have. Not only the look, but a lack of insulation result in a waste of energy – and money.
By choosing an R16 insulated garage door, you will feel the difference. These garage doors yes keep the space warm in the winter, but they also ensure the garage stays cool in the summer heat.
A well-insulated garage door is not the only way to keep your garage comfortable. The old or damaged weatherstripping can let warm or cool air into the garage. You should take a look at the weatherstrippings and change them if required.
Having a garage door with good insulation will help your freezer to work normally. If the temperature in your garage is constant, the refrigerator or freezer does not have to work harder to keep its own.
Make sure that you consider all of your garage door options. You want to make sure it's insulated, secure, and of high quality. But you also want to make sure it has a great look that matches your own style.
Check out some of the various options. There are carriage doors, contemporary doors, traditional doors, and more. Pick the one that works best for you.
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When time arrives to get a new garage door, contact a dealer in your local area. Their specialists will guide you through tons of options, to help you choose the door that suits your needs and budget.
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