I inherited my basement freezer when I bought my house 15 years ago, and I do not know what I'd do without it. 

It is great having the extra space to store meat, foods we've canned (for chicken corn soup) and frozen products for quick meals.

I'd miss this chest freezer if it stopped working. I am likely not alone. 

Many homeowners keep a spare refrigerator or freezer in their garage or basement as an extra storage solution. While these extra appliances tend to deliver added convenience, their maintenance is sometimes neglected due to their location (I'm guilty of this). 

To help reduce the need for  freezer or refrigerator repairs, here are 3 tips for summertime maintenance. 

McCombs Supply has replacement parts for your freezer or refrigerator.

1. Keep Clean 

Summer is a good time to clean the dirt and dust that accumulates around your appliance's seal. This dirt can result in the freezer or refrigerator working harder to maintain the cold temperature. McCombs sells  door gaskets or seals. 

You can clean the existing seal with bleach to keep mildew and mold from setting onto the gasket or seal. 

2. Temperature Check

Is your fridge or freezer keeping he correct temperature?

For a refrigerator, the temperature should be at or below 40 F (4C). For a freezer the temp should be 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18C). To make sure you have these temps, buy a small thermometer and place inside the appliance. 

Make sure to check the temperature through the summer (and other times of the year). 

McCombs sells refrigerator defrost thermostat and other parts for your fridge or freezer. 

One part that may interest you is the garage heater kit (part no. 5303918301) for Frigidaire Electrolux refrigerators. This helps the temperature control maintain the proper temperature inside a refrigerator kept in a cold place like a garage or basement. 

3. Power Saver Off

I have climate controls in my home, but not in the garage or basement. 

This can lead to problems.

When temperatures get too high, appliance start working harder to run effectively. My garage and basement tend to stay cooler than the rest of the house, so this tip worked well for me. 

I turned off the power saver on my refrigerator. I really didn't need it on. This feature often creates moisture, and if your garage or basement is like mine and stays cooler, there is already enough moisture in the air that you don't need the freezer or fridge making more. The extra moisture could lead to mold.

If you have any issues with your extra freezer or fridge, call McCombs Supply at 1-800-732-0401 or email us at supplystuf@gmail.com or send us a Facebook message at  www.facebook.com/mccombssupply/  

About Us

McCombs Supply Company, Inc.

In business since 1953, McCombs Supply Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business that specializes in low prices and fast, reliable shipping.
Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, McCombs Supply Co., Inc. offers replacement repair parts for dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, range-ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, commercial cooking, pellet stove parts and more. Some of our manufacturers we distribute for include – Backer-Chromolox, Broan-Nutone, Exact Replacement Parts (ERP), EZ Flo, Fasco, Mastercool, ICM, JW Harris, Packard, Robertshaw, Sealed Unit Parts Company (SUPCO), White Rodgers, Englander, Breckwell, Harman, Lennox, Napoleon, St. Croix and Quadra-Fire.

We supply contractors, service technicians, housing developments, hospitals, retirement communities, institutions, and do-it-yourselfers.

Today, we have nearly one million SKUs in our system. We are constantly upgrading our cutting-edge technology to serve our customers better.

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