Gas-Fridge Offers Tips on How to Choose Off Grid Refrigerators & Freezers

Propane refrigerators are perfect for off grid living in vacation homes or hunting camps or your everyday home. They are small enough for remote cabins yet large enough for an entire ranch family. Other uses include natural disaster preparedness such as hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or storms that create power outages. Propane Refrigerators do not have EMF emissions and are silent operating due to the non electric and simple design using no continuous moving parts. The quiet operation of a propane refrigerator will add enjoyment to any peaceful vacation environment. Simply supply the unit with propane or natural gas. No electricity needed. Gas-Fridge would like to give you some tips on how to choose the off-grid, gas refrigerator that’s right for your needs.

Size - What size unit you need depends on how much fresh produce you’ll typically consume. If you are a family, you may want to consider a 16-18 cubic foot unit. If you are single, you may want to check out something in the 7-10 cubic foot range. Most of us have been conditioned to believe that a larger unit is better but more often than not, it ends up with spoiled food because it’s easy to forget about items that aren’t easily seen. Conversely, a refrigerator that is too small can become a source of frustration because one can’t store all the items they need.

Cold Control - Choose a refrigerator with a thermostat that allows you to control the temperature. Freezers should remain between -15 and -18°C, while your fridge should be between 3 and 4°C. A one degree change can affect energy consumption by 5%.

Refrigerators for living off the grid should be the most efficient, lowest energy consumption available. Gas-Fridge is proud to bring you quality absorption refrigerators from EZ Freeze. We have models ranging from 10 cubic feet through 21 cubic feet. Our gas refrigerators are perfect for all your off-grid living needs. Made in the USA by the Amish, their quality is unmatched in the field of household gas refrigeration.

If you’ve made the decision to purchase a gas refrigerator, or if you would like to know more about them, contact Gas-Fridge, one of the premier dealers for gas refrigerators powered by propane or natural gas by EZ Freeze, at 928-636-6674 to speak to one of our experts. To learn more about gas refrigeration, please visit our website at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas-Fridge Suggests Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Propane Appliances

Most homeowners have their furnace and air conditioner systems checked in the spring and fall to make sure they are operating properly and efficiently. Your propane appliances also should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that they continue to operate at maximum efficiency. Gas-Fridge would like to offer a few tips to help with your spring cleaning efforts:

Safety: Make sure that the area within 10 feet of your propane tank and/or cylinder(s) is free of clutter. Remove any combustible materials, such as long, dry grass, wood, and debris.
Do not store propane cylinders or tanks indoors.
If you plan to add some plants or trees to your yard this spring, call 811 to have your utility lines marked before you start to dig to plant spring flowers, new trees, or for any other reason.

Cleaning Inside: Proper cleanliness is important, especially on the inside of the refrigerator. Spring might be a convenient time for cleaning your refrigerator is during the regular maintenance or right after defrosting. Cleaning both inside and outside should always be done with a soft cloth and mild soap and warm water solution. Rinse the inside with a baking soda and warm water mixture of approx 1-2 tbsp. to 1 qt. warm water. Then wipe dry with soft cloth. Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners and never use coarse clothes for cleaning.

Cleaning Outside: Waxing the outside of the refrigerator box may prevent against minor scratches and add to rust protection. Just use a standard auto wax on the painted metal surfaces only. Do not use on the plastic handles or rubber gasket. Always check the gasket surfaces for debris as this can cause a cold air leak from the interior.

Cleaning the absorption cooling unit: This will help with the units overall efficiency and should be done every three months. Simply use a large, soft bristle brush and clean the dust and lint from the condenser fins (at rear top of cooling unit) and the coil pipes below. Keeping the area around and under the refrigerator clean will help prevent debris from being sucked into the burner tube. This is the most common problem with propane powered refrigerators not operating correctly.

Defrosting: The easiest way to defrost the refrigerator compartment is to do it overnight without turning it off. Simply turn the thermostat to minimum in the late evening and the ice should dislodged by morning. Using a plastic ice scraper on the fins at the rear of the refrigerator compartment can help with the thicker pieces of ice. Place a cookie sheet or towel under the fins to catch the ice. Never use a metal scraper or ice pick. Reset the thermostat to the original setting. The defrosted water from the refrigerator compartment will drain down the drain tube into the catch pan under the rear of the unit. It will eventually evaporate without harm, or it can be removed with a sponge.

Your gas refrigerator is now ready to continue giving you long years of service with just a little attention. If you haven’t yet made the move to propane refrigeration, why not give the experts at Gas-Fridge a call and learn more about propane refrigeration and maintenance needs for your propane appliance. We can be reached at 928-636-6674 or learn more at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Electric rates have gone up in some areas. Gas Fridge suggests you switch that spare refrigerator to a gas fridge

Living on a budget? As home energy usage fluctuates during the extreme weather conditions of summer and winter, we sometimes adjust our comfort level to offset the cost of electricity. In some areas utility companies have raised rates making it more difficult to get a handle on energy costs. Gas Fridge offers a solution to help lower your electric bill: switch your spare refrigerator to a gas fridge.

A gas fridge:

• Costs less to operate than an electric refrigerator

• Has no continuous moving parts

• Will operate even if the power goes out

• Has no electronics to fail and cause the unit to stop operating

• Can run on natural gas or propane

• Is a clean energy appliance

• Works well in hot or humid environments

If you have a spare refrigerator in the garage, you already appreciate having the extra capacity to stock up on frozen foods or to prepare for parties and family gatherings. Let Gas Fridge help you lower your energy costs by swapping out that electric refrigerator for a gas refrigerator. A gas fridge can also be a great backup in case of a power outage. If you have questions, call Gas Fridge at 928-636-6674. Learn more about sizes, styles and other options at http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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How to keep your RV Refrigerator running great by Gas Fridge

RV fridges can be great or a pain in the RV. You will find that RVers either hate them or love them or somewhere in between. Gas Fridge wants to help you get the most out of your RV Refrigerator and keep it running great over the lifetime of the fridge.

The reason RV refrigerators are such a mystery is because they use a different cooling system than your household refrigerator. They use gas absorption, which involves heating ammonia to cool the fridge. You use either propane or an electric heating unit to heat the ammonia. So, it can be seen as more simple, as there are no moving parts to the RV Refrigerator.

When they work, they work great. The best advice is to make sure it is working beautifully prior to hitting the road. Here are some tips to help you with your RV Refrigerator and getting the most out of it:

Leave some empty space.  Not packing it too full will help, as they seem to work better when there is room for air to circulate. Even using a battery operated fan, may help, as well.

Keep it level. Remember, this refrigerator has gas and ammonia working together. Keeping it level is important.  When you park, make sure not to park on an incline. Driving up and down hills is okay, because the gas inside sloshes around.

Keep food and drinks cool before packing the fridge. Help it out by putting in cool stuff, as it may take a while for the refrigerator to get to the proper temperature.

The outside temperature matters. These refrigerators react to the outside temperature. So, if it is hot, you may try parking in the shade. If it is cold out, you may need to adjust the temperature on the fridge.

These are just some basic tips to help you keep that RV refrigerator operating at its best.  If you still have some questions or would like to discuss further please don’t hesitate to call Gas Fridge at 928-636-6674 or visit http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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Gas Fridge Shares Some Tips: How to Prepare for a Power Outage

Experiencing a power outage is not normally on the forefront of our minds, but it’s necessary to be prepared for the unexpected. Gas Fridge offers these ways to protect your home and family in the event of a power outage. Your emergency plan should include a list of important phone numbers and a first-aid kit. Keep an ample supply of food and water to sustain you until power is restored. To help pass the time more comfortably, have some books and board games in your emergency kit as well.

Family Emergency Plan: Sit down with your family and draw out a plan of what each person should do in the event of an emergency. Assign who is responsible for getting flashlights, walkie-talkies, and decide how you will communicate if you are without internet or phone service. Locate places that might serve as an emergency shelter and plan a route ahead of time.

Emergency Contacts: It’s always helpful to have a list of important phone numbers easily accessible, and even more so during an outage. The list should consist of police, fire department, doctor and hospital phone numbers as well as emergency numbers for your local power company. Contact numbers for other agencies, such as your local Red Cross, should also be included.

Weather Radio: Staying aware of weather conditions in storm situations is important. A battery-operated or hand-crank radio is your best option since cell service and internet connections may be lost.

Water: A general rule of thumb is to have on hand one gallon of water per person per day. During emergencies, the Centers for Disease Control suggests individuals should drink at least two quarts of water per day.

Food Supply: With a loss of electrical power, refrigerated and frozen foods are at risk. Having a spare propane-fueled refrigerator is a great backup plan for emergency situations. Propane refrigerators are quiet and dependable. Propane fuel is portable, readily available and has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly.

Gas Fridge can help you prepare so that your family is safe and comfortable in the event of a power outage. To learn more about the features of a propane refrigerator and make it part of your emergency preparedness plan, contact Gas Fridge today at 928-636-6674 or visit our website at
http://www.gas-fridge.com.

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