Refrigerator stored in zero degree weather

by Brian
(Stillwater Mn.)

When a refrigerator is outside in zero degree temperature for 4 to 5 hours, how long should you wait to plug it in once you bring it inside?

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Jan 27, 2015
 Answer to: Refrigerator stored in zero degree weather
by: Mike

Hi Brian,

There are a few factors you need to consider. 1) How long was it out in zero degree weather? This will determine whether or not some of the fluids inside the refrigerator have frozen causing a malfunction. 2) What's the age of the refrigerator? If it's a fairly new model, you should be able to get it going again pretty quickly. However, an older model will be less likely to snap back so readily.

Either way, I would strongly recommend you wait at least 24-48 hours before plugging in your refrigerator. This will give ample time to have any fluids and internal components defrost.

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