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Understanding Garage Ready Refrigerators
Before You Buy: Importance Consideration
Popular Garage Ready Refrigerator Models
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Having an extra fridge in the garage can significantly enhance the convenience of a bustling household.
However, not just any fridge is suited for garage conditions—a garage-ready refrigerator is specifically designed to handle this unique environment.
In today's blog, we explore how a garage fridge can enhance your lifestyle, what is a garage-ready refrigerator, and understand why this designation is crucial for maintaining optimal performance in varying garage temperatures.
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Shop RefrigeratorsUnderstanding Garage Ready Refrigerators
Garages are not connected to the air conditioning or heating units in our home. They are affected by outside temperatures very easily and can get super cold in the winter, and very hot or humid in the summer.
The best fridge for a garage is a garage ready refrigerator. These hardworking fridges are specially insulated and built to withstand temperature changes and go through testing to make sure they work between 38°F and 110°F. As they are prepared for these temperatures, garage ready refrigerator models can still work without burning out their motors at very low and very high temperatures.
Types of Refrigerators Suitable for Your Garage
If you are in the market for a garage ready refrigerator, luckily there are a lot of options. Some people have more space in the garage than others, and people like to have an extra fridge for different purposes.
Some common styles of garage ready refrigerator models available include:
- Freezerless Refrigerators: If you want an extra drinks fridge in the garage, a freezerless refrigerator gives you more beverage space and no freezer to worry about defrosting.
- Compact Fridges: For small spaces or garages without much room to move around with a car inside, a compact fridge is a perfect compromise. Smaller fridges offer extra fridge space for your home, with some including freezer space for iced treats.
- Full Size Fridges: If you have the space to spare, a full size fridge can double the cooling power in your home and make entertaining a breeze. With freezer options and ice makers available, a full size garage fridge elevates your home and makes life more convenient.
- Beverage Fridges: It’s true you can put beverages into any fridge you choose for your garage, but a beverage fridge uses every inch of space to keep cans and bottles on specially designed storage shelves.
Before You Buy: Importance Consideration
Adding extra appliances is an excellent way to elevate your home, but you must take your space into account before making a final decision. When you shop for your garage ready refrigerator, remember to take the following into account:
- Your available space (including measurements if it looks tight)
- The temperature and insulation of your garage
- Whether you need your garage fridge to have a freezer
- Your budget
What to Look for in a Garage Ready Refrigerator
Like all quality appliances, feature-filled garage fridges are convenient additions to your home. To make sure you get the most out of your new appliance, consider the following before making your choice:
- Temperature tolerance of the fridge
- The capacity
- Energy efficient features to keep your electric bills down
- Durability of the materials and reputation of the brand
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Budget Expectation
Garage ready fridges are available in a large variety of sizes and styles, with budget options available from under $200 to over $2000. At John’s, we are experts at matching customers with appliances to match their needs and budgets, often saving them hundreds of dollars with our special pricing and discounts.
Popular Garage Ready Refrigerator Models
A garage ready refrigerator is a great way to have extra cold drinks on hand, stock up on extra groceries, or never run out of fridge space during the holidays. Below, we highlight five of the best garage refrigerator models to fit different spaces and needs.
GE 21.9 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Freestanding Refrigerator
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Tested from 38°F to 110°F, this large capacity garage ready refrigerator includes a freezer with an adjustable shelf, perfect for keeping iced treats and frozen snacks.
With gallon sized door bins and edge to edge shelves to make the most of this top freezer refrigerator's available space, GE created a user-friendly solution that fits in most garages and den areas.
Made with fingerprint resistant stainless steel for easy cleaning and maintenance, this model also features:
- Modular door bins for flexible storage
- Bright LED lighting perfect for dimly lit garages
- Transparent crisper drawers to ensure nothing gets forgotten and left to spoil in the garage
⭐Featured GE GTS22KYNRFS Review:
"This refrigerator is excellent. The door layout is amazing and I can store so many items there. The fridge is quiet when it runs. I'm very happy with my purchase."
Samsung 28 in. 15.6 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Top Freezer Refrigerator
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EnergyStar certified with high efficiency LED lighting, this sleek 15.6 Cu. Ft Capacity fridge includes a freezer and convenient ice maker.
The reversible door is perfect for working with awkward garage spaces and the flat design blends in easily without any handles sticking out.
A Samsung top freezer refrigerator designed for garage readiness can withstand a variety of temperatures. This sleek model also features:
- Even cooling technology that reaches every inch of the interior
- Gallon sized door bins
- An ice maker with a removable bin for times when you need more storage space
⭐Featured Samsung RT16A6195SR Review:
"I bought this for a garage. Very nice. It replaced an old larger sq foot refrigerator that constantly ran. It remains at a constant temperature, and it has glass selves. The hidden door handles make it very nice for a garage. I would recommend this refrigerator to anyone. Thank you."
Whirlpool 12.7 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint-Resistant Stainless Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
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Designed with cold drinks in mind, this garage ready refrigerator makes the most of every inch of space with Drink Loft™ overhead can storage and Flexi-Slide™ bins for wine bottles. Flexible storage solutions include adjustable shelves and gallon sized door bins.
The Whirlpool bottom freezer refrigerator drawer is ideal for storing frozen treats and includes a quick chill timer to cool beverages at the last minute. Equipped with user-friendly external digital controls, this compact refrigerator also offers:
- Built-in ice maker
- Enough freezer space for a turkey at holiday time
- Wall to wall glass shelving
- EnergyStar certification
⭐Featured Whirlpool WRB543CMJZ Review:
"We are very impressed with this Fridge as it is exactly what we were looking for, great ice maker, storage and convenient compartments make it a wonderful addition to our bar setup. It is very quiet seems to make ice like a champ. Would highly recommend."
Danby 11.0 Cu. Ft. Scarlett Red Metallic Standard Depth Column Refrigerator
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This garage ready Danby freezerless refrigerator is a retro-inspired solution for storing all of your extra drinks. A smaller sized fridge that fits into compact spaces, this EnergyStar® certified model has a stylish black interior, a bright interior light, and flexible storage solutions.
Built with door shelves for tall bottle storage and a user-friendly thermostat, this stylish fridge is also a good option for game rooms, bedrooms, and bar setups.
⭐Featured Danby DAR110A3LDB Review:
"We got this refrigerator to put in our garage to hold extra drinks and food. It fits in a small space but has a lot of capacity inside. We got the red color, so it won't look dirty in the garage."
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Summit 24” Stainless Steel Outdoor Under The Counter Refrigerator
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Compact in size but advanced in features, this luxury under the counter fridge by Summit can be built-in with custom cabinet panels or remain freestanding.
Designed for commercial settings and built with weatherproof, durable stainless steel, this freezerless refrigerator is an ideal choice for a compact garage space.
Electronic controls and pro-style handles give luxury touches to this convenient fridge. Two drawers offer flexible organization and frost free technology keeps this fridge maintenance free.
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Maximize Your Space with Garage-Ready Refrigerators at John’s Appliance
Keeping an extra fridge in the garage can be game-changing for homes short on fridge space inside the house. Garage ready refrigerator options are available in many sizes and are tested to ensure they can withstand variable temperatures with ease.
At John’s Appliance & Bedding, we help customers across central Florida find appliances to fit their lifestyles. In the searing Florida heat, extra beverage fridges are a wonderful investment to stay comfortable through the hot seasons. Visit your nearest John’s location to view our range of garage ready and compact fridges to help keep your family cool.
FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about garage ready refrigerators.
Do I need a special fridge for the garage?
Using a garage ready refrigerator, tested to temperatures up to 110°F ensures your garage fridge can keep your food and drinks cold without working too hard and risking damage.
Should I unplug my garage refrigerator in the winter?
Garage-ready refrigerators are tested to operate in temperatures as low as 38°F. If your garage gets colder than this, the fridge might mistakenly shut off, thinking it's cold enough. To avoid issues, especially with frozen items, consider emptying the freezer and temporarily turning off the fridge or relocating it to a warmer area of your home.
Do refrigerators work well in a cold garage?
Garage-ready refrigerators are designed to operate at lower temperatures than standard models. However, if your garage gets extremely cold, the fridge may shut off and the freezer could defrost. Although many homes have insulated garages to mitigate this, if you face such cold conditions, you might need to turn off the refrigerator or move it to a warmer area inside your house.
Why Trust John’s Appliance & Bedding?
Our family-owned and operated store started with a pick-up truck and a dream. When John Hinton Jr. first opened his storefront in 1972, he never envisioned that over the next 50 years, he would outgrow his flagship location and need to open several other locations. However, that’s just what he did.
Thanks to John and his team, John’s Appliance & Bedding has been able to provide our customers with the best appliances, mattresses, and cabinet solutions in South Florida. We view our customers as an extension of our family and seek to provide the best service and expertise that we always have.
Shop Garage Ready Refrigerators at John’s Appliance & Bedding
At John’s Appliance & Bedding, we provide high-quality, name-brand products for the best possible price. Shop refrigerators online or visit one of our four South Florida showrooms and experience world-class customer service. Our friendly product experts are always happy to help you find the best garage ready refrigerator for your home — whether you call us, use our online chat feature, or visit us in person.