Where should I put my chest freezer??

odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
edited October 2024 in Chit-Chat
So, I'm looking to move from a house - with attached garage - to a 3 bedroom apartment with no garage or basement or storage room.

I have a small chest freezer currently in my basement. Do you thihnk I could actually put it in a spare bedroom closet? Or am I bat *kitten* crazy?

Don't answer that second part...

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  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,040 Member
    People may question your intelligence for trying to hide the dead bodies in the house again . . .maybe craigslist it?
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    If there's a covered porch type of thing out back, you could maybe put it outside. But I don't see any problem with putting it in a bedroom or closet (but closets don't usually have power outlets in them).
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    If it's something you MUST keep, I would think a closet/spare room would be alright.

    Maybe consider a fridge with a larger freezer so you don't need the chest freezer in the new place?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    People may question your intelligence for trying to hide the dead bodies in the house again . . .maybe craigslist it?

    That seriously hinders my ability to stockpile food and bodies, though ....
  • mommared53
    mommared53 Posts: 9,543 Member
    I think the closet would work just fine as long as you have outlet where you can plug the freezer in.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    Where the washer/dryer go? (I would rather have the washer & dryer though).
  • elfie9863
    elfie9863 Posts: 337
    Well...if you are....then me also. I just bought a house that is wayyyyyy out in the country and a long way to town. If it snows I will probably be stuck for a while. Anyway, I am getting a little freezer also and putting it in one of the bedrooms. Better start stocking up now just in case, never know since the weather has been so wierd lately.

    Funny the wierd and odd stuff ya run into on here...hahaha...
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    If it's something you MUST keep, I would think a closet/spare room would be alright.

    Maybe consider a fridge with a larger freezer so you don't need the chest freezer in the new place?

    I get whatever fridge is in the place :grumble:
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Where the washer/dryer go? (I would rather have the washer & dryer though).

    It's a stackable unit in a closet thingy, but not big enough for the freezer too.
  • bgeer34
    bgeer34 Posts: 135 Member
    The problem with a closet is that you have to be sure you have adequate "air space" around the compressor so be sure there is a gap all the way around the freezer and that nothing falls down to block the vents around the compressor. But if you aren't in and out of it every day, just put it wherever and drape a table cloth over it and set pics or flowers/candles, etc on it ... no biggie
  • saraann752003
    saraann752003 Posts: 65
    Carpeted or not? Do you have animals, and if so will they be allowed in that room? Can the electricity support the circuit load... consider these things before you make a decision... ask the apartment complex about their regulations... large appliances can always create the potential fire hazard and its better safe than sorry!!!!
  • Justjoshin
    Justjoshin Posts: 999 Member
    PS.. if there are chest freezers to move, I'm definitely busy on moving day.. sorry doll!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    If there's a covered porch type of thing out back, you could maybe put it outside. But I don't see any problem with putting it in a bedroom or closet (but closets don't usually have power outlets in them).

    I think it is technically a fire escape *LOL* And I'd probably be creating a fire hazard...
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I'm in a similar situation, except I haven't bought the chest freezer yet. Just hoping that when I get into my 3br apt I'll find a place so I can invest in one. I have an almost empty pantry, a decently full fridge, and an overflowing freezer.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    PS.. if there are chest freezers to move, I'm definitely busy on moving day.. sorry doll!

    MEAN! You know I was counting on you! *LOL*

    How is the hunt for my dining room table, comin? :)
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I'm in a similar situation, except I haven't bought the chest freezer yet. Just hoping that when I get into my 3br apt I'll find a place so I can invest in one. I have an almost empty pantry, a decently full fridge, and an overflowing freezer.

    See? I knew I couldn't be alone... *LOL* I like to buy a lot of cow at a time...
  • drvvork
    drvvork Posts: 1,162
    As long as there is a plug handy - you sure don't want to run an extension cord - the closet would be fine.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    You could put it in my garage
  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,040 Member
    Ohhhh one of those. lol Well, my thought would be to try it out in the kitchen (if there's space) for a while and maybe use it as an island by putting a cute table cloth over it or something ? That way it's functional, there when you need it, but not a total eyesore. If there isn't room, then def put it in a spare room as best you can.
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,493 Member
    Mine is in my kitchen. Keep the toaster on it and use as extra counter space. Might work for you. Also had a friend put ti behind her couch with a nice runner on it to disguise it.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Why would you want to freeze your chest? For posterity???
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Why would you want to freeze your chest? For posterity???

    Obviously, Han Solo isn't the only one who freezes well.

    My suggestion is this, put it in the living room. Get some pillows and a step stool and tell everyone it's a large/uncomfortable couch.
  • DannyMussels
    DannyMussels Posts: 1,842 Member
    If it's full, my basement.

    I'll clear a space for it.
  • baisleac
    baisleac Posts: 2,019 Member
    We bought a chest freezer when we were living in a 1 BR apartment. :smile: We just kept it in the dining room (linoleum on the floor and kitchen GFI outlets available).
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