Households with a freezer in their garage have been warned (Image: Getty)
Households who have a have been issued a warning by a top electrical firm.
Many of us have an extra freezer or a chest freezer in the garage or cellar, which is especially useful given tend to only have a very small freezer section which isn’t terribly useful for more than a couple of bags of veg and a tub of ice cream.
Bargain hunters especially benefit from a big chest freezer – simply buy up yellow sticker items and freeze bread, meat, milk and fruit and veg before it goes off and you have a ready supply of cheap food to defrost all year round.
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But experts from have revealed that actually, keeping a freezer in a freezing place could be a bad decision.
That’s because keeping your appliance in an unheated space could lead to your appliance malfunctioning due to the conditions.
A spokesperson for Hisense said: “One of the hardest-working appliances in your home is your .
“These devices typically cost each UK household £108 per year to run, but regular maintenance (especially over winter months) and ensuring the temperatures are optimal can reduce energy consumption and therefore, the cost of your bills.
“Set your fridge to around 3–5°C and your freezer to -18°C. If temperatures in your home drop too low, your fridge may work harder than necessary, straining the compressor and increasing energy consumption.
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“Avoid placing your fridge or freezer in unheated spaces like garages, where pipes could freeze and internal components might malfunction. Additionally, cleaning the condenser coils every few months with a vacuum or coil brush ensures your appliance remains energy efficient, preventing overheating.
“If you have a manual-defrost freezer, winter is a good time to check for ice buildup and defrost as needed. Excess ice not only reduces storage space but also forces the unit to work harder to maintain temperature.”