Is it time to put a freezer in your garage?
“You can have a freezer in an unheated garage. (freezer Gladiator)” - YourCarCave
Do you feel like you’re using your garage space efficiently? Or do you feel like you could make better use of all that space? If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of wasted space in your garage. It’s one of those places where it’s easy to allow stuff to just pile up and waste space.
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There are many ways you can improve your garage space. Besides cleaning out the clutter and getting organized, you can add a freezer to really take advantage of your garage space.
Should You Add a Freezer to Your Garage?
There are many benefits to putting a freezer in the garage.
- Reduce trips to the store – Filling up a garage freezer means fewer trips to the grocery store. This saves you time and gas.
- Buying in bulk – When you have the extra freezer space, you can buy in bulk. This means you can save money by purchasing food in bulk.
- Freeze meals - Making meals ahead of time allows you to eat healthier as well as save time throughout the week.
- Store more meat - If you like to farm or hunt, the extra freezer space is the perfect place to store your meat.
These are just some of the biggest benefits you can reap by having a freezer in your garage in 2021. While you do have the initial cost of the freezer, they are often reasonably priced and will pay for itself in savings sooner than you might realize.
Top Freezer Types
There are several different options when it comes to freezer styles and brands. You can choose from upright freezers, freezer chests or portable freezers. All of these freezers come in various sizes and heights, so it’s easy to find one that will fit your space.
Upright freezers look like refrigerators but only have one large door. They can be tall or shorter, depending on the size you want and the space you have to fit one.
Chest freezers have a door that opens at the top. It’s wider than it is tall. Often, these will have a basket or divider to help you organize.
If you don’t have the room for a large freezer, small portable freezers are another option. These are lightweight and can be moved around easily. They will only store a small amount of food but can still be very handy to have in your garage!
The top freezer brands for 2021 include:
- Frigidare
- GE
- Arctic King
- Midea
- Maytag
You can find many different styles and options in all of these brands. Look at these five best upright freezers for the garage in 2021. You are sure to find a freezer that will be perfect for your garage. You can also look at the Consumer Reports to find highly recommended freezers.
Keeping Your Freezer Maintained
A freezer in need of maintenance. Image from Unsplash
Having a freezer in the garage is a bit different than having one in the house. You will need to take proper care of it and monitor the temperature if you live in a particularly hot climate. You will need to clean and defrost it regularly. You don’t want it ending up with large chunks of ice built up.
To defrost, you just need to unplug it and allow the ice to melt out then clean it up. If you have more than a quarter inch of ice buildup, then it’s time to defrost!
Is Your Garage Ready for a Freezer?
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A freezer in the garage is great, if your garage is good shape as well. This is particularly true if your garage door isn’t in good shape. For instance, what if your garage door is not properly insulated? You could be wasting energy.
Having an R16 insulated garage door makes a huge difference in the temperature of your garage. Older doors might have issues with the weatherstripping allowing hot and cold air to enter the garage. If you want to have a freezer in the garage, you want your garage door to be properly insulated. This ensures your appliances don’t work too hard.
It’s important to think about your garage door and ensure that the one you choose is high-quality, insulated and secure. You also want it to match the style of your home and have great aesthetics.
Take time to shop around and look at the many options. You can find great contemporary doors, traditional doors, carriage doors and more. Find the solution that works best for you.
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Need a New Garage Door?
If you are thinking it’s time for a new garage door, contact your local garage door dealer. You will find a wide variety of choices, just as many as a new freezer!
Cliff's Overhead Doors is a great solution and can provide a quote through email. Checkout these three styles to help make it easier to find a new garage door.
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