|
|
Post by ashersp on Mar 19, 2024 13:52:15 GMT
Hello All, I am continuing a few years long complete restoration of a 1950's Montgomery Ward refrigerator. I am now to the point of replacing some of the cabinet insulation. The original insulation isn't in terrible shape but I wanted to ask the experts what if anything can be done to improve efficiency and take some load off the 60+ year old compressor. I will need to replace the door insulation as it had been damaged. Product type recommendations such as fiberglass matt vs ridged board type insulation and all other suggestions welcome! Here are some before pictures of the cabinet. I will update this with pictures of it painted. photos.app.goo.gl/M3nYqg9toxqEdnny7Many Thanks to the great folks here including turbokinetic for providing such excellent info over the years. Asher |
|
|
|
Post by turbokinetic on Mar 19, 2024 14:11:55 GMT
Hello All, I am continuing a few years long complete restoration of a 1950's Montgomery Ward refrigerator. I am now to the point of replacing some of the cabinet insulation. The original insulation isn't in terrible shape but I wanted to ask the experts what if anything can be done to improve efficiency and take some load off the 60+ year old compressor. I will need to replace the door insulation as it had been damaged. Product type recommendations such as fiberglass matt vs ridged board type insulation and all other suggestions welcome! Here are some before pictures of the cabinet. I will update this with pictures of it painted. photos.app.goo.gl/M3nYqg9toxqEdnny7Many Thanks to the great folks here including turbokinetic for providing such excellent info over the years. Asher Hi Asher, there are many opinions on the subject of insulation. I tend to use fiberglass stuffing in cabinets like yours, since it is economical and easy to use. For the older cabinets which had more rectangular openings, I often cut Styrofoam board for that. The best way to improve efficiency will be to ensure that the door seals close properly and seal. Just my personal preference. Others use Roclwool insulation and have great success with it, although it seems a little more difficult to use, in my opinion. Be sure to seal around the bottom of the cabinet liner breaker strips, so that spills can't get in the insulation space if they fill the bottom of the cabinet. Sincerely, David |
|
|
|
Post by ashersp on Mar 19, 2024 17:05:12 GMT
Hi David,
Thank you for always providing me the help I need. I still have your wiring diagram you made for me to re-wire this cabinet and used it to get it running again, it was an immense help. I will research the above insulation options, door seals will all be replaced and I will certainly seal the breaker strips! I would have never thought to do that.
Thank you Sir
|
|
|
|
Post by turbokinetic on Mar 19, 2024 18:38:42 GMT
Hi David, Thank you for always providing me the help I need. I still have your wiring diagram you made for me to re-wire this cabinet and used it to get it running again, it was an immense help. I will research the above insulation options, door seals will all be replaced and I will certainly seal the breaker strips! I would have never thought to do that. Thank you Sir Glad to help! I'm just passing on what others have shown me, and what I have read in the manuals. |
|
