Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature

Do not install a refrigerator where it could  be running in extreme temperatures. The refrigerator may not work properly, and there is a possibility that some harm could come to the compressor or sealed system by operating the refrigerator at temperature extremes. Below 32°F, the oil could become thick and not circulate properly and above 110°F, the oil could overheat and break down.For garage installations, we have Garage Ready Top Freezer Refrigerators that can be installed where the temperatures can be as low as 38°F and as hot as 110°F.  

Cold Temperatures

Refrigeration systems rely on the boiling of refrigerant under pressure and heat. If the outside temperature is not warm enough, the refrigerant will not boil to a vapor and no cooling will take place. We do not recommend installing a refrigerator where temperatures will go below 60°F, unless stated otherwise in the Owner's Manual or Installation Instructions. At this temperature, the unit is less efficient and will continue to lose efficiency as the outdoor temperature decreases.

• Low temperatures can fool the thermostat into thinking proper temperatures have been reached. This is true of older refrigerants, as well as newer CFC-free refrigerants.
• At 32°F, there may be no cooling capability at all. 
• Aftermarket garage kits or heater kits should not be used.

Hot Temperatures

We do not recommend installing a refrigerator where the temperature will exceed 110°F. There is a possibility that operating the refrigerator in extremely high temperature could cause the oil to overheat and break down, thus damaging the compressor or sealed system.