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Post by gabrieljacobs on Jun 19, 2021 3:58:32 GMT
Hello friends,
Today's technological life is very developed, followed by life products that are integrated with a lot of technology, such as refrigerators. However, nowadays I still see many people using old technology classic refrigerators. Is it safe for them to use those old cabinets?
Thank you very much.
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Post by turbokinetic on Jun 19, 2021 5:24:11 GMT
Hello friends, Today's technological life is very developed, followed by life products that are integrated with a lot of technology, such as refrigerators. However, nowadays I still see many people using old technology classic refrigerators. Is it safe for them to use those old cabinets? Thank you very much. As with all electrical things, the wiring needs to be inspected and deemed in good order. Aside from this, there are far less risks with an antique fridge than most new ones. There are virtually no plastic parts to burn if a short circuit develops. Also, there aren't as many ways for the antiques to leak water and damage your home, since there's no water feed to the cabinet. Finally, the older models are a lot more reliable, so less chance of lost food due to spoilage; or potential foodborne illnesses due to marginal cooling. |
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Post by ckfan on Jun 19, 2021 12:59:07 GMT
I couldn’t agree more. I work on appliances for a living and I can tell you first hand that the new ones are just not something I would want to have in my house. Look in the general section under a thread called “wants to buy a new refrigerator”. You’ll see a recent discussion where we all chimed in on how poor of quality the new ones are.
Old refrigerators need their wiring inspected and usually replaced if it is questionable at all as Turbo said. Other than that they are pretty safe.
New fridges can leak water from the water valves or a clogged defrost drain (see that all the time). They can stop cooling all of a sudden (like any fridge but much more likely). They can also cause plastic parts to melt because of the high temperature found at a modern compressor. I’ve seen multiple start relays melt because they failed and caused the compressor to get super hot due to it failing to start many times in a row. A few times I’ve found the compressor ruined because of this.
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Post by jake on Jun 20, 2021 5:58:33 GMT
Many new refrigerators also use flammable chemicals for the refrigerant. My new freezer that I bought a year ago, for example, has big warning labels on it to that effect! Vintage refrigerators mostly used R-12 which is not flammable or otherwise harmful in your home. Wiring should always be checked and replaced if even questionable. Many people are concerned about children getting trapped in a refrigerator with a locking type latch. When in use this is a remote possibility. With the shelves, food, and other accessories in place there's little if any room for a child to get trapped. This danger comes up when the vintage refrigerator is not being used or is put out for the trash. In that case, disable the latch if you plan on not using the fridge and you have children in the house. Educate your children to never climb in any refrigerator, or other appliance, old or new. When putting a refrigerator out for the trash always remove the doors! The same should be done with dishwashers and and any appliances, in my opinion, that have a door! Vintage refrigerators run colder too which is safer for food storage! My 1950 Frigidaire runs at 34°F in the fresh food compartment while my modern refrigerator maintains 40°F. Both are set at their normal settings. Vintage refrigerators don't use any more electricity than a modern refrigerator, sometimes less. The biggest culprit for excessive energy consumption is a worn out door gasket or a door that is out of alignment. So as you can see a vintage refrigerator is perfectly safe for your home. Like anything, proper maintenance and repair when needed are the key to anything mechanical being safe, efficient, and dependable!
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