running refer on propane in a closed garage.
We like to pre chill our refrigerator a day or two before putting items into the freezer and fridge and was concerned if running the refrigerator on propane in a closed garage is a safety concern?
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Farm Camp wrote:
Yah, it might be. The burning of propane will take oxygen from the space and produces carbon monoxide.
I would not run (edit: on gas) in a closed space with no ventilation.
Really?
So do you ever use a gas stove inside a home?
The stove burners are up to 12,000 Btu's each, while the oven is 30,000 Btu's in a house. Compare this to the 2,200 Btu's that a refrigerator uses in a hour, it would take 6 hours to equal one hour of boiling water on the stove at home.
The garage is well enough ventilated to give it sufficient fresh air to allow running the refrigerator overnight. You did mention the open door while you are going in and out of the garage, so you will be fine.
Now if you hear the CO meter going off when you get out there, I would not suggest taking a nap on the couch, but get out and let it vent a while. The CO meter is there for your protection, and if it is not going off, then you are perfectly safe.
Fred.
