Frequently asked questions

Yes, fridges are fine to be located outside, but there are many variables that will effect the performance of the fridge. - Direct sunlight will definitely impede fridge performance, it is recommended that the unit be in a covered area and in no way in contact with sunlight or other variables that will heat up the area in which fridge is to perform. Glass door fridges work at least twice as hard than a normal fridge, especially when your desired temperature is quite low for beer chilling, say 1 degrees celsius. - Ventilation, most of these fridges require minimal ventilation, the under bench bar fridge have a system where they are vented from the front, so fitting snugly inside a cabinet is what they have been designed for. Always allow a minimum of 40mm at the rear as units (the power cord needs this minimum space to flex) and approximately 30mm on top. The units require air to circulate so that when warm air is vented from the front it can easily rise and clear the unit rather than being sucked back into the cool air inlet. Failure to provide adequate ventilation will make a fridge work harder, lower its life expectancy, and increase your energy consumption. - Ambient temperature, this is the actual temperature of the outside air in the area where the fridge is located. All units are tested between 32°C > and 43°C ambient, however this is just a test, and the units have to work extra hard in this environment. when ambient temperatures exceed 30oc it takes far longer for the units to get to the set temperature - so if you were planning to have a party and knew it was going to be an extra hot day, then it would be best to fill the fridge the night before and get as many cold ones happening as possible. Adding warm drinks during the day can take a long time to chill - especially when the door(s) are being opened and closed repeatedly by many people.