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TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
Fri Jun 3, 2022, 04:18 AM Jun 2022

My refrigerator broke over last weekend...

The freezer part works fine, but the bottom is at 80 degrees.

Insulin is shot, but that's the only thing really important and replacements are on the way. Everything milk, including a gallon and 2 quarts of half and half are shot. Cheese is mostly shot and any other leftovers in there are unusable. And very nasty.

Mayo? Don't ask. I'm really fascinated by howcum in this cheap old fridge there's only one compressor for the freezer and the fridge part gets cold air from the freezer, but that's been cut off. Should be fixable, but damed if I know how without taking it apart.

Anyway, I'm not bothering the property owners now since I'll only be here a few more months and a complete renovation of the house will start. Checked out various mini fridges in the area and I can get a nice countertop fridge for 200 bucks or less. Eat up the frozen food and a 2 or 3 cubic ft fridge is all I need for 2 months.

I hope.

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My refrigerator broke over last weekend... (Original Post) TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 OP
If there is a Habitat Restore in your area check them out. Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #1
There is one not too far away and I'll check it out.. TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 #2
I have a dorm refrigerator sitting in my basement. blueinredohio Jun 2022 #3
Thanks, but if you're in Ohio, that's a bit of a distance. TreasonousBastard Jun 2022 #4
I bought a fridge from Habitat about 10 years ago for $85 Vadem Jun 2022 #5
I love shopping there. I got a killer deal on lounge Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #6

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
2. There is one not too far away and I'll check it out..
Fri Jun 3, 2022, 04:44 AM
Jun 2022

The local town dump used to have such a recycling effirt, and I remember years ago wandering around "used" stores, but I have no idea if any are still around.

Vadem

(2,598 posts)
5. I bought a fridge from Habitat about 10 years ago for $85
Fri Jun 3, 2022, 04:33 PM
Jun 2022

for a second fridge kept in basement for drinks, etc. It is still going strong! It was clean as a whistle and looked brand new and was 8 years old. Please check out Habitat--you will be surprised what you find.

Phoenix61

(17,510 posts)
6. I love shopping there. I got a killer deal on lounge
Fri Jun 3, 2022, 10:11 PM
Jun 2022

chairs and tables for the pool area. $100 for 6 chairs and 4 tables. One table, new would have been more than that.

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