Hot Garage

Those that enjoy outdoor entertaining or have teens that they don’t want to have coming in and out throughout the day may benefit from a second refrigerator in the garage. This is an excellent plant to store cold drinks for kids and adults, and food that’s destined for the grill. It’s also a handy location for any extra food items that cannot be accommodated in the kitchen refrigerator too. The only real drawback is the warmer summer weather which can turn the garage into a hot and humid environment. If you don’t have a climate controlled garage this can introduce a lot of stress on the garage refrigerator. In this article, we will look at ten tried and tested tips to run your refrigerator in these hotter conditions. 1.  Fill the Refrigerator to Capacity Some people believe that a fuller refrigerator places the appliance under additional strain. In reality, the exact opposite is true, when a refrigerator is fuller it will work far more efficiently at any time of the year. An emptier refrigerator has more space where warm air can enter and this needs to be cooled down reducing the efficiency. Remember that the refrigerator door will be opened multiple times each day and warmer air can enter the space. If you don’t need all the refrigerator space, it’s a great idea to fill it up with bottles of water to keep it closer to full capacity. 2.  Check the Power Hookup A modern kitchen should be designed to