When we moved house we took our tall fridge/freezer with us, knowing the kitchen in the new place only has space for an under counter fridge.
We ordered a new one and put the fridge freezer in the garage using the freezer section mainly.
This cold spell has seen the thermostat happy that the fridge is cold enough, so the freezer has been defrosting.
I don't really want to fork out for a new freezer, just to cope with a few cold days/year when the fridge/freezer doesn't function correctly.
My idea is this: buy a 20w bulb with holder & a plug in timer....stick the bulb in the fridge and set the timer to come on for 2hrs, twice a day (or similar).
This should heat the fridge suitably that the thermostat will kick the cooling circuit into life & keep the freezer frozen.
Good idea? Stupid idea? Can you see any major pitfalls? I will obviously need to monitor it and make sure it doesn't get too hot, melting the plastic in the fridge or something......
It's obviously not massively eco, but will only be for a few days/yr and has to be better than buying a new freezer....?!
