WHAT IS A GARAGE READY FREEZER?

HOW DO GARAGE READY FREEZERS WORK?

Regular freezers tend to struggle in the heat, working overtime to keep cool, and inversely, they might not turn on if the outside temperature is already below the set internal temperature of the freezer. Garage ready freezers are built to handle extreme temperatures from scorching summers to freezing winters.

Models like this Maytag^® Garage Ready in Freezer Mode Chest Freezer offer a dependable compressor, thick insulation and a triple sealed gasket to help lock in optimal temperatures. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GARAGE READY FREEZER AND A REGULAR FREEZER?

A regular freezer is designed to work within a smaller temperature range in a controlled interior environment, like a house. Garage ready freezers are equipped to handle a larger fluctuation of external temperatures, with a range of 0-110°F. 

This room for fluctuation allows you to place your freezer in the garage in the summer and throughout the winter and worry less about whether or not it may be able to handle harsh temperatures.

Learn more about other important things to look for when you’re buying a freezer.

CAN YOU PUT A GARAGE READY FREEZER IN THE HOUSE?

You can opt to incorporate a garage ready freezer into your home setup. Since it's designed to withstand extreme temperatures, it can easily operate within the stable environment of your house. 

This offers flexibility in choosing the installation location for your freezer. Place it in your kitchen for easy access, or opt for your basement or garage to conserve space. Essentially, it can be situated in any location you prefer.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PUT A NON-GARAGE READY FREEZER IN THE GARAGE?

While a regular freezer might function in a garage, it could face some challenges. Extreme heat could cause the compressor to work overtime to maintain internal temperatures, which could lead to increased energy consumption and potential burnout. 

It's recommended to use a garage ready freezer specifically designed to withstand these fluctuating temperatures for better performance and longevity.

ARE ALL CHEST FREEZERS GARAGE READY?

Not all chest freezers are garage optimized. Internal components of garage ready chest freezers are properly designed for and tested to help ensure that they can handle the higher and lower temperatures of the outdoor environment. Chest freezers that are garage optimized typically include “Garage Ready” in the name or should call that feature out somewhere in the product description, so you know it is optimized for the garage.

ARE ALL UPRIGHT FREEZERS GARAGE READY?

As with chest freezers, not all upright freezers are garage optimized. If internal components are not designed for or tested to be garage optimized, they could possibly malfunction in extreme high or low temperatures. 

Typically, upright freezers that are garage optimized should also include that information in the name or in the listed features.

DO I NEED A GARAGE READY FREEZER?

You should get a garage ready freezer if you want an extra place to store frozen food outside your home, while worrying less about fluctuating temperatures. The common industry range for garage ready freezers is 0-110°F, meaning that they can usually handle the varying temperatures typically found in a garage without malfunctioning.