Gas refrigerators are designed to be a great solution for off-grid use. They are an excellent choice where electric service is not available. They are a big plus in areas in which there are frequent power outages.
One of the most important things to know about using a gas refrigerator is that you should always have something in the freezer and refrigerator compartments for the thermostat to sense the temperature. Running a gas refrigerator with an empty freezer (or refrigerator compartment) will confuse the thermostat. The unit will use much more fuel, because the thermostat will cycle on more often. You want your gas fridge to reach the desired temperature quickly and maintain it effectively. You can make this happen by loading the freezer and refrigerator with frozen milk jugs full of water. Make sure the jugs are not filled to the brim; there needs to be room to allow the water to expand as it turns into ice.
Here are some other important tips:
- Your gas refrigerator's freezer compartment is not designed for freezing large quantities of food quickly.
- All food items should be pre-frozen before being placed into the freezer compartment.
- Keep the refrigerator as full as possible, leaving a little air space between packages.
- Keep your gas refrigerator out of direct sunlight.
- All propane fridges are "manual defrost." Defrost when the absorber fins inside the refrigerator compartment are iced over without space between them.
Warehouse Appliance hopes these tips about the freezer section of your gas refrigerator are helpful to you. If you have questions about gas propane refrigerators or installing propane appliances in your home, call the experts at Warehouse Appliance today at 928-636-1955. For more information on propane refrigerators and propane freezers, visit http://warehouseappliance.com.
