Gas Fridge gives tips on how to buy a propane refrigerator

When buying a propane refrigerator, you want to make sure to pick a high quality unit. Picking a reputable company to purchase from is every bit as important as picking out the right unit. Make sure the company is as high quality and durable as the unit you are purchasing. Gas Fridge is dedicated to providing excellent service from the time you engage with us through the life of your refrigerator.

Gas Fridge offers a wide variety of quality gas and propane refrigerators and freezers. We also have an array of parts and accessories, as well as the expertise to help you in choosing the best for your situation.

Make sure your refrigerator comes with a superior warranty. You should be looking for at least a 60 month warranty, with the option to add to it.

Make sure that you have a team of experts to turn to for any technical problems or questions that may arise.

There are many places you can go to to purchase a propane refrigerator. Make sure you purchase from a reputable source that is willing to stand behind their product through the life of your refrigerator. Gas Fridge is that company. If you are in the market for a propane refrigerator, or would like to learn more about gas appliances, and the EZ Freeze gas refrigerator, contact Gas Fridge today at 928-636-6674 or visit http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas Fridge explains benefits of propane as an energy source

Propane is a clean, portable energy source that many of us have come to enjoy and make great use of. You have probably never thought about the benefits beyond portability. Gas Fridge explains these benefits of propane as an energy source.
The basics of propane
                       
Propane is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining. It comes in the forms of liquid and gas. It only supplies about 4% of the US energy needs. It is a clean, efficient and, of course, portable energy source. Since about 90% of our propane is produced right here in the US, it is considered a stable domestic source of energy.  It is very safe as it is nontoxic, and odor has been added to it so it can be easily detected in the case of a leak.

A clean energy source
                       
Propane is a very clean energy source. It is considered to be one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels. It is considered to be 99% efficient and reduces emission of greenhouse gases.
                       
Benefits of utilizing propane
                       
Propane is efficient, clean, available, portable, and easy to maintain. It is used primarily for portable fuel uses: outdoor cooking, heating, recreational purposes, a fuel source in remote areas and even in auto gas.
   
If you are considering purchasing a propane gas refrigerator and would like to speak to one of our experts, contact Gas Fridge, one of the premier dealers for gas refrigerators powered by propane, at 928-636-6674. To learn more about gas refrigeration or the benefits of a propane appliance, please visit our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas Fridge Talks About the Benefits of a Propane Refrigerator During a Natural Disaster

Earthquakes, hurricanes and other catastrophic events generally mean a loss of electric power to the affected community. Gas Fridge explains the importance of having a propane refrigerator to get you and your family through a natural disaster.

No electricity needed. Did you know that a propane refrigerator does not need electricity to operate? During natural disasters, electric power is often lost for long periods of time, sometimes several days. During those power outages, a refrigerator that doesn’t run on electricity means you won’t have to worry about food spoilage or harm to medications that need refrigeration. Being able to keep food and medications stored at the right temperature can prevent health risks while waiting for electric power to be restored.

Available fuel. Propane fuel is highly portable and can be purchased for emergency use. Generally, there is no shortage of propane during hurricanes. The availability of propane makes it ideal to have propane-fueled appliances for your emergency preparedness plan.

Dependable operation. Propane-fueled refrigerators have been in use for a number of years, and are known to be very dependable. They are widely used in recreational vehicles, cabins and off-grid locations. Since they have fewer moving parts, gas refrigerators are quiet and less likely to require replacement of worn-out parts.

For peace of mind knowing you are prepared for any emergency, and to learn more about gas refrigerators and their features, contact Gas Fridge today at 928-636-6674 or visit our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas-Fridge Compares Gas vs Electric Appliances

There has been an ongoing debate about whether a gas refrigerator or an electric refrigerator is the best choice. Today, most homes have electricity so homeowners figure an electric refrigerator is their only choice. Gas-Fridge knows that off grid homeowners often do not have steady electrical power so a gas refrigerator is a smart choice.

Generally speaking, gas is more efficient than electricity for generating heat. Because of this, gas powered refrigerators are far more efficient than those fueled by electricity, but are considerably more expensive to purchase. However, they also tend to last longer because of their simplistic design and efficient system with few operating parts.

Here are a few things to consider when comparing gas and electric refrigerators:

• Cost - The operating costs of electric vs. gas appliances is going to vary based on location. Overall numbers indicated that gas as a source of power had a slight edge, especially with the ever increasing electrical rates in most areas. Electricity will only save money over gas if there is no nearby source of natural gas or if propane delivery service is difficult.
• Dangers - There are risks with both types of energy. Gas is highly combustible, particularly propane gas, and gas leaks can also poison the air. Electric appliances require very high voltages that can cause fires and shocks. Electricity is also extremely dangerous near water, such as near kitchen sinks or in laundry rooms.
• Availability - While most of the big box stores carry primarily electric refrigerators, at Gas-Fridge we offer a wide range of model choices in gas refrigeration. We are the premier site for gas refrigerators powered by propane or natural gas featuring the industry leading EZ Freeze brand gas fridge.

Next time you are considering a new refrigerator make sure you consider the benefits of gas appliances. At Gas-Fridge we have experts who can help answer all of your questions about the differences between electric and gas appliances. Just give us a call at 928-636-6674 or learn more by visiting our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas-Fridge Explains Why That Refrigerator in Your Garage Doesn’t Work in Winter

All summer long you’ve used that old refrigerator in your garage to store cold drinks and ice cream treats. Then the weather outside falls into the 20’s and now the “garage fridge” just doesn’t seem to be getting cold enough. Gas-Fridge would like to explain what’s happening.

Believe it or not, refrigerators actually work better in warmer temperatures, than they do in cold temperatures. Most refrigerators have a cold control in the refrigerator section that controls when the refrigerator runs. When the refrigerator runs, the coldest air goes into the the freezer section and it then “shares” some of this cold with the refrigerator section.

So the problem arises when the outside air temperature gets down into the 30’s or 40’s, the refrigerator section is already cold enough and never tells the unit to make cold air, so suddenly the freezer doesn’t seem to be working. And then the problem gets worse.

Now that the cold control is not telling the refrigerator to run often enough, and not at all when it gets into the 20’s for a period of time, the freezer may be sort of frozen, but so is the refrigerator section. Now you can’t keep food in the refrigerator section because it will freeze. Now those everyday items that freeze at about 32 degrees (milk, soda, water) may even explode as they become frozen which could cause a major mess in the refrigerator.

So, if you have an old “garage fridge”, you should probably give it the winter off, since it really not able to function properly in the cold weather. In addition, if it is a compressor style refrigerator, the oil in the compressor is really not designed for use in cold weather and the owner’s manual states that it should only be used in “normal household” temperatures.

Next time you’re looking for a great refrigerator, why not consider an EZ Freeze Refrigerator which is completely non-electric requiring only propane or natural gas to cool and freeze food goods. Gas-Fridge is one of the nation’s premiere dealers of gas appliances and we would love to show you the benefits of utilizing gas appliances and help cut the electrical cord! To learn more about our company, please give us a call at 928-636-6674 or visit our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas-Fridge Compares Propane Refrigerators of Today and Yesterday

When compared to the SERVEL built in the 1930's -1950's which lasted for generations, the refrigeration units of today have become more streamlined with less heavy-duty materials for lighter weight and still have quality performance. Gas-Fridge, retailer of quality propane refrigerators, says an average propane gas refrigerator today will last approximately 15 yrs. By that time the box will be looking quite tattered under normal use.

The older style SERVELS were much heavier in weight weighing as much as 400- 500 lbs. The newer refrigerators weigh anywhere from 150-275 lbs. This again is due to lighter materials and higher quality workmanship. There is also a larger amount of selection available on the market to choose from today compared to 50 years ago.

The Servel brand was sold to Electrolux and then to the Dometic Corporation. The SERVEL name was still being used by DOMETIC until 2005. This refrigerator is now called a DOMETIC refrigerator which is still being produced by DOMETIC in Sweden. Some of the newer propane refrigerators for backwoods and off the grid living that are on the market today are: DIAMOND, EZ-FREEZE, DOMETIC, CONSUL, and DANBY. These are all ammonia absorption systems that run off of either, propane, natural gas, or butane burners. The DOMETIC refrigerator is the only one that is still available with kerosene

As was mentioned before, an average absorption cooling unit today runs for 10-15 years. The cause of this difference in length of performance compared to the older style SERVELS is based on 1 primary thing. When SERVEL built those huge old refrigerators, the materials used on the cooling units was so much heavier and thicker, thus adding all the extra weight, that they hardly ever rusted out. The evaporator was galvanized to prevent rusting. Rusting is a primary cause for leakage in the cooling units itself.

The gas consumption on a “modern day” gas refrigerator is less than half the amount than an older SERVEL is due to the designing of this cooling system. An average amount of propane used in the older SERVELS was 3-4 lbs. a day. This is approx. ¾ gal. of propane a day. The average amount that the newer style propane refrigerators use is 1 – 1 ½ lbs. a day through their more efficient operation. The amount of improvements that have been made in the newer style refrigerators [built from the mid 1970's - today] by improved performance in gas usage is credited wholly to the improved engineering on absorption cooling systems

Any propane refrigerator built in the 1980's until current are much cleaner to operate than the older SERVELS.  A new propane refrigerator does not generally need to be vented to the outside. However, If a homeowner is going to enclose his propane refrigerator in a kitchen with cabinets built over the top of the refrigerator and around the sides, it is always important to put a vent in the floor towards the back of the refrigerator and on the top of the refrigerator for ventilation so that heat can escape from the cooling system. If this is not done, a refrigerator may overheat, causing it to lose efficiency in cooling.

As you can see, modern technology has made huge improvements in the propane refrigerator of today. To learn more about propane refrigerator comparisons, contact the professionals at Gas-Fridge 928-636-6674 or visit our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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