Running refrigerator in freezing temps?

I would run it. If you have a problem, write back.

Perhaps the freezer will freeze, and the refrigerator will not get to the correct temp due to lack of run time. In other words, if the refrigerator normally takes 8 hours of run time on a 70F day, on a 25F day it might only run twice a day for 10 minutes, and not work 'correctly' but will still keep cold.

Sometimes your refrigerator (where the thermostat is located) might reach say 34F and shut off the cooling process before the freezer has had time to reach 0F. So many times people who full time report needing to warm the refrigerator section to keep the frozen stuff cold at 0F. This is normally done by opening the frige several times a day (normal operation) but many do not do this, and cause the problem accidentally.

Don't worry about it to much.

Fred.

Mine has been running since 2006 all year round 365, 24/7..... So far so good.

Hi,

The fridge can freeze up. It can be permanently damaged.

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You should be fine. If it does not cool well put a light bulb at night in the outside vent area as it takes heat to make it work.

THANKS! That is what I was looking for...want to take care of baby and make sure she lives a long time with no pricey repairs.
Donna

I've been running mine in temps down to 5 to 10 degrees. Never had any problems. Haven't ever done anything different. I would be concerned about covering vent holes. Sometimes I think some RVers become overly concerned about cold wx camping. If that fridge could freeze and be damaged with it on it could probably freeze and damage it when off. My MH sits in 25 below zero temps outside.

We've run our fridge in temps down to a few degrees below zero F with no problems. Running it on LP might be more of an issue than running it on AC due to the burner location versus the insulated electric heat strip.

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

The fridge can freeze up. It can be permanently damaged.

For many cold weather solutions surf here:

Winter RV Camping

My refrigerator has been frozen every year for the last 12 years I've had it. And the same thing for the one before this one. I believe it got down to -20° F last year for a while. It hasn't been above freezing in 3 or 4 weeks now here. My TT hasn't been plugged in or had a battery in it since late November (as is usual). I guess I must have been extremely lucky over the last 20 years.

Hi,

Freezing the fridge when it is non operational is just fine. Freezing it when it is running is what causes damage. If you followed the link and understood what was said it would lead to enlightenment.

Norcold has an add on kit to prevent freezing for their products.

wing_zealot wrote:
My refrigerator has been frozen every year for the last 12 years I've had it. And the same thing for the one before this one. I believe it got down to -20° F last year for a while. It hasn't been above freezing in 3 or 4 weeks now here. My TT hasn't been plugged in or had a battery in it since late November (as is usual). I guess I must have been extremely lucky over the last 20 years.

We've got 3 chest freezers and 2 refrigerators running outside in unheated buildings and have not had any trouble in the last 25 years. I'm not concerned about the RV as it sits in one of the same unheated buildings when we're home.