Power On All Winter?

[MachiaMan]

I live in Minnesota and I just picked up an used refrigerator for $50! SCORE!
But my question is--- Is it safe to have the power on to the refrigerator all winter long?

 

[Bushytails]

I can't see why it'd be any less safe than any other electric appliance everyone leaves on all year round...

--Bushytails

 

[Mr DNF]

Most likely never cycle on in the winter if the shop is not heated. Here in Canada we use them as mini shelters to get out of the cold...........just kidding.

 

[Bushytails]

You need to add a few valves to the plumbing, so you can reverse the coils like a heat pump to warm the contents when the shop is below freezing.

--Bushytails

 

[Neo]

You could just put it outside and unplug it