How does a garage refrigerator heater work?

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This kit is comprised of a heater pad which gets its power from the thermostat voltage. It generates enough heat around the thermostat area to trick the thermostat into thinking that it's warmer than it actually is in the refrigerator. The heater pad will heat around the thermostat, inside the control housing only.

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You may be able to solve your problem by installing a “Frigidaire garage ready refrigerator kit,” a heating coil to warm the air around the thermostat. The warmer air makes the compressor run longer and keeps frozen food, well, frozen. Check with the manufacturer to see if it makes one for your model.

Likewise, will my fridge work in the garage? Most refrigerators stop working at some point during the winter months in an unheated garage, depending on climate and how well the garage is insulated. Most manufacturers do not recommend placing a refrigerator in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

In respect to this, what is a garage refrigerator heater?

Frigidaire and some Kenmore refrigerators offer a garage heater kit to keep the refrigerator operating at temperatures down to 34°F. Only top freezer refrigerator models can use this heater designed for those put in garages or basements where the temperature drops to 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can you put a fridge in an uninsulated garage?

They are designed to be used outdoors in warm to moderate climates, not cold to freezing weather. Garage refrigerators are not weatherproofed against wet weather. They are designed to work indoors, protected from the weather, but in the colder temperatures of an unheated, uninsulated room, like a garage.