What is a Gas Refrigerator?

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The term gas powered refrigerator describes a household, RV, or commercial refrigerator operating from a gas source in order to create cooling. The typical gas used is propane since it is portable and relatively easy to handle. The other common gas is natural gas. The EZ Freeze brand household units sold here on the www.WarehouseAppliance.com site can be set up for either propane or natural gas. Most RV units are manufactured as propane gas models and some have electric 110 and or 12 volt capability. Not as popular in North America, is the use of kerosene as a fuel / gas. The kerosene burns very dirty and requires constant maintenance of the burner to keep it clean.


Most household style gas fridges do not have electric power options. Considering these units are intended to be operated in a home without electrical service and coupled with the fact that the electric option consumes a very high wattage, there is not much demand for the electric option. Without the electric option, the household propane powered refrigerator models are much more simple in design and construction therefore keeping the failure of parts to a minimum. There are no moving parts of a household gas refrigerator other than the operator adjustable thermostat. The cooling unit, also know as the absorption system, is a completely sealed system with heat and gravity acting as the motivators. More on absorption systems... . We consider these units as a great alternative off grid appliance.

Some off grid appliance owners elect to use a gas refrigerator that has been salvaged from an RV motor home or RV trailer to use within the household. There a few disadvantages to this. 1.) The RV units are much smaller in capacity and usually will not provide enough space to feed a family for more than 2 or 3 days. 2.) Most of the RV units require 12 volt DC electric to keep the gas solenoids open during gas operation. Now, two power sources are needed for operation. Gas and electricity 3.) The cooling units are designed for the life expectancy of an RV which is much shorter than that of a home's life expectancy. Due to the short lifespan, there is a large demand for rebuilding service of cooling units. Do an internet search for "rebuilt RV refrigerator cooling units" to confirm. RV gas fridge

For the lucky that have an on-property natural gas well, an EZ Freeze Natural Gas Refrigerator is a perfect choice. This is as close as you can get to free utilities. The natural gas kit is only $75.00 and can be installed prior to the gas fridge being shipped or installed on-site afterwards.

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What you need to know before buying propane gas refrigerators

How to purchase a Propane Gas Refrigerator

All products that are available at Warehouse Appliance, including the propane gas refrigerators, are tested in an off-grid living environment before selling the brand to our customers. Warehouse Appliance offers service and we do gas refrigerator repair for a large number of refrigerators and freezers of many well known and renowned brands such as Danby, Consul, Diamond, Crystal Cold, Zero, EZ Freeze, Miller Refrigeration, Blizzard, and many others. Shipping Propane Refrigerators and gas appliancesWe offer a gas fridge that will suit any size family and any lifestyle. Once you have selected the gas refrigerator that best suits your requirements and budget you can order it online by shopping on our site or call our staff at (928) 636-1955 to place the order via telephone.

Our staff will work with you to provide the best shipping method to get the unit to the final destination on time and in tact. You may obtain a shipping quote prior to purchasing by visiting or shipping quote page. We pride ourselves in our years of experience not only in using, servicing, and repairing the refrigerators we sell, but also in the logistics of shipping these fridges to every corner of the world. Our staff goes the extra mile to help prevent freight damage by packing the unit with wood crating on the critical sides. We only use reputable carriers for delivery. Our shipping rates are discounted heavily due to the large quantity we ship with carriers such as UPS Freight, USF Reddaway, OLD Dominion, and Estes Express to name just a few.

After you have received your new unit, our involvement does not end there. We provide each unit with a Set-up, Service, and Maintenance DVD for your education on all these points. The units also include a 28 page owners manual for reference. And best of all is the fact that our staff has trained at all the gas refrigerator factories and have extensive knowledge to answer any of you questions via telephone. Gas fridge manual and DVD We are also users of the product and can help with typical questions regarding everyday living with a gas LP fridge. "Our 30 years of service is at your service"

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Why do I need a Gas Fridge?

Reasons to own a Gas Fridge are....

You don't have on grid electricity. You don't like the noise an electric refrigerator makes. You are EMF intolerant. Your home is subject to natural disasters and power outages. Dooms day is coming.

One of the most basic necessities in life is food. And food storage is vital to prolonged life. And cold food storage is important for healthy living. If you fall into any of the above scenarios or categories, then a gas fridge may be perfect for you or your situation.

All refrigerators must run from an energy source. One of the propane fridge advantages are the fact that the energy (propane gas) is able to be stored. Not only that, but the energy is portable. This fact alone gives the propane refrigerator great advantages over any electric refrigerator in some situations.

The myth that a gas refrigerator does not cool as well as an electric is not at all true. Not only will they get as cold or colder than it's electric counterpart, the absorption unit has far less parts than an electric compressor system. Less parts equal less chance of a failure. There are virtually no moving parts within the propane gas refrigeration system with the exception of the thermostat which is moved by the user.

One power outage of more than two days can completely decimate your food supply in your electric fridge. With the cost of food within the fridge being upwards of $500.00, it pays to have a gas fridge as a back up unit.

Of course in the case of off grid living there is not much of an alternative. Many will find that purchasing ice for coolers will get very expensive and eventually over run the cost of a LPG fridge. DC refrigerator solar powered units are an alternative if the area has enough sun light per day and the solar system is large enough to handle the enormous load. See them here.

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Buying a Propane Refrigerator

Is Warehouse Appliance a reputable company? Purchasing a propane refrigerator is not a small investment and buying it from a reliable company is as important as the refrigerators quality and durability. You can make your investment worthwhile by choosing a company that is dedicated in providing you with excellent service and assistance when needed. Warehouse Appliance specializes in offering a wide variety of quality gas and propane refrigerators that are available in different sizes, designs and features. Warehouse Appliance not only offers propane refrigerators but also provides propane freezers, parts and their accessories. When deciding to purchase the propane fridge or freezer, browse our site and take advantage of the wealth of information published here or just give us a call at 928-636-1955 and we can help with any questions. Repairing a propane refrigerator

See our testimonials page and read what our customers say about us. Although many of our sales come from internet searches, many sales are a result of a referral or "word of mouth" between neighbors and friends. It is no accident that we are the authorities when it comes to gas refrigerators sales and service within the USA. We treat all our customers like they are our neighbors. After all we do all live Off-Grid.

Each propane refrigerator comes with a warranty that is superior to all others in the industry. The EZ Freeze factory provides the original 60 month warranty and Dynamx, Inc / WarehouseAppliance.com adds an additional 24 month warranty for the all important cooling unit. Customers facing any technical problems with their propane refrigerators or freezers can contact our staff at Warehouse Appliance with their sales invoice, model and serial number in hand and inform the staff about the issue. We gladly will handle all warranty issues and even non-warranty issues for you.

After viewing detailed information about the features, specifications and warranty details of the propane refrigerator you can purchase it if it suits your requirements and budget. EZ Freeze natural gas refrigerators are also available at Warehouse Appliance and are manufactured in USA by an Amish company that is dedicated to the highest quality and reliability.

Be sure to cash in on our Cash Award Program as many of our satisfied customers already have. It's a great deal that never ends.

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