Thankfully we caught it in time....new freezer purchased today
Dec 6, 2020 19:41:02 #
PapaJ
Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni
Old upright freezer making a funny noise and pretty sure it's dying. Too much good stuff in it to risk it so we bought a new one this afternoon. Hated to spend the money but would hate more to lose the steaks, fish, peaches, etc that we have in it.
I'll call the appliance guy tomorrow to see if the old one can be repaired for a reasonable price. If so, I'll keep it for lower value frozen foods.
"It's ALWAYS SOMETHING!" I was just happy to find one today in the small town in which we live.
I'll call the appliance guy tomorrow to see if the old one can be repaired for a reasonable price. If so, I'll keep it for lower value frozen foods.
"It's ALWAYS SOMETHING!" I was just happy to find one today in the small town in which we live.
Dec 6, 2020 19:57:22 #
Dec 6, 2020 20:06:21 #
I have
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
dbed wrote:
ours quit took 2 days to find one
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
Dec 6, 2020 20:06:58 #
PapaJ
Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni
dbed wrote:
ours quit took 2 days to find one
There was only one left in our little town. Nothing nearby either. Craziness...but so thankful to have found this one.
I think it's my wife's fault. She said just yesterday that we need to do an inventory of the freezer. Well...moving to the new freezer certainly provided that opportunity!
Dec 6, 2020 20:25:48 #
PapaJ wrote:
There was only one left in our little town. Nothing nearby either. Craziness...but so thankful to have found this one.
I think it's my wife's fault. She said just yesterday that we need to do an inventory of the freezer. Well...moving to the new freezer certainly provided that opportunity!
I think it's my wife's fault. She said just yesterday that we need to do an inventory of the freezer. Well...moving to the new freezer certainly provided that opportunity!
She got her wish and you got reassurance on keeping your food safe. Win win.
Dec 6, 2020 21:37:52 #
Well, one negative of living on the Gulf Coast. The deep freeze I had on the first floor of our Tiki Island house was never seen again after Hurricane Ike! Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 6, 2020 21:39:56 #
Justoldjim
Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.
PapaJ wrote:
Old upright freezer making a funny noise and prett... (show quote)
Keep it for fish and crab bait
Dec 6, 2020 22:56:46 #
JustoldJim: Well, sir if you can find it, you can have it. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 6, 2020 23:09:12 #
I got what I thought was a great idea to get a small freezer and stock up when the virus hit. Needless to say Was late to the dance. Could not find one anywhere. Finally after several months my barber told me about “Her Guy” in a small town that was half way to PapaJs house. I ordered one and finally got it. Payed double but now I have room for all the fish I catch this year 🎣!
Dec 7, 2020 00:32:06 #
I think I have said this before, but a refresh is always good.
Quick hint for buying time with a freezer. Take duck tape and wrap it around the seal of the freezer when the power goes out or it dies. That will keep the warm air out and you have 4 days to get a new one or the power to come back on.
BTW if your food in the freezer starts to thaw start taking pictures of the meat, ect and call your Home Owner's Insurance Agent. That is covered under your Home Owner's or Renters Insurance. But the Duct tape can save you the grief of having to deal with the Agent.
I have a B Rider that covers the deductible on my home insurance. Very cheap monthly add on cost, but you need to know about it as they normally don't tell you about it. Saved me about $500 when I had to have my roof replaced, Hail Damage and leak.
Quick hint for buying time with a freezer. Take duck tape and wrap it around the seal of the freezer when the power goes out or it dies. That will keep the warm air out and you have 4 days to get a new one or the power to come back on.
BTW if your food in the freezer starts to thaw start taking pictures of the meat, ect and call your Home Owner's Insurance Agent. That is covered under your Home Owner's or Renters Insurance. But the Duct tape can save you the grief of having to deal with the Agent.
I have a B Rider that covers the deductible on my home insurance. Very cheap monthly add on cost, but you need to know about it as they normally don't tell you about it. Saved me about $500 when I had to have my roof replaced, Hail Damage and leak.
Dec 7, 2020 07:33:33 #
flyguy wrote:
I have
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
Right there with ya Fly! We have 2 upright deep freezers, 1 chest freezer, plus 2 refrigerator freezers. What doesn't fit in the freezers gets canned. If the power goes out, I can fire up either gas, diesel, or nat gas generator.. I never considered myself a "prepper" type, but more on the self sufficient line.
Dec 7, 2020 08:10:27 #
dbed
Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI
flyguy wrote:
I have
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
Freezers are kind of like outboards on a boat. It is always a good idea to have a couple of them close by. I have four smaller ones so if one bites the dust I can move things around and be just fine until I can replace it. I have two outboards on my boat, a 115 Johnson and a 15 Johnson kicker, and a trolling motor.
Have 2 chest freezers don't help when things thawed out before I knew fridge quit
Dec 9, 2020 17:34:02 #
Justoldjim
Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.
MY freezer has a red light on when working off when power fails I have been thinking I should wire the light into a bigger one
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