Freezers

My freezer just went kaput. With the news about meat shortages now there are NO freezers to be had. Possible delivery date middle to end of July.
,@#(*%#(*°◇♡$& I'm pi$$ed

Look around for a used one. Saw several out there. Will hold ya over till new one arrives.

Prayers up!

Can you still rent a freezer locker like we did when I was a kid?

Wish you were closer, I have an empty one that you could store your meat in.

time for "chefs Choice " dinners.

You didn't just Jinx us did you

Try the 5 Miles app, or FB Marketplace

Better call The Man.

My freezer is the oldest appliance I have.

craigslist within 30 miles of 76210 Freezers

Several on the FB market place in Abilene, you should have alot more than we do.

The last time I checked the usual resale sites there were a lot more people wanting to buy a freezer than those with one to sell. All the fears of a potential meat shortage has created yet another viral breakout of BSC.

I seem to remember a post where someone quoted July as the expected delivery date for a new order.

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/app/d/mesquite-huge-freezer-sale/7117326360.html

I have called every place within 20 miles of Denton nothing. Yes I have checked Craigs List. Cleaning out the refrigerator freezer to help with some meat

I'd be looking for some dry ice.

great idea, I was wanting a new one myself. Hell we got 3 freezers, does not seem to be enough.

Did you make sure there is power to the plug?
And if it’s an older unit that the defrost timer is not hung up ?
Just trying to help.

I looked them up for you. Several new ones under $500, but guess what? OOS.

I’d have stuff going bad left and right if I had 3 freezers.

One thing I can tell you...buy an upright. A chest is good for deer heads, fish and general taxidermy stuff plus it’s perfect for losing stuff in the bottom. We have one of each and I much prefer the upright for the general meat freezing.

I’d have stuff going bad left and right if I had 3 freezers.

One thing I can tell you...buy an upright. A chest is good for deer heads, fish and general taxidermy stuff plus it’s perfect for losing stuff in the bottom. We have one of each and I much prefer the upright for the general meat freezing.[/quote

Did this pulled pork butt come from the freezer?

Yes the freezer is running just not keeping things frozen, inside is cold. Not frost free upper top inside frosted over. Probably need to defrost it but still need a place for the stuff in it.

Location, location, location. Have plenty of open space.

Sometimes moisture will get into the 3 layer of skin of Freezer and ruin insulation quality. Then you have hot condenser joined by ice to cold evaporator. NO cooling and runs all the time. Take a good thawing to melt the ice out.


Does the freezer have a condenser fan and condenser coil. The fan and coil collect dirt dust spider web etc, and the loss of air flow, can't get rid of heat. Use coil brush (Walmart thin tapered brush ) vacuum and compressed air to clean it out. Make sure air flow is not blocked.

Some freezer have condenser on the outer skin surface of freezer. Surface will be hot. Might help to wipe it clean with soapy water.

Get some coolers and dry ice while you defrost it. If you need cooler I have 112 quart and 94 quart you can borrow . PM, GL

Example
https://www.walmart.com/ip/25-Flexible-Dryer-Vent-Refrigerator-Coil-Brush/156349694

+1, I bought mine at Montgomery Wards. There probably people on this forum who don't even know Monkey Wards. If you get a manual defrost they will out live a couple of FFs. You might try North Texas Appliance in Rockwall. Like a previous poster I also prefer uprights. They take up 1/2 the space, you can store stuff on top, and it is easier to find things which negates the fact that you lose cold air faster. A key to longevity with a freezer is to minimize opening it.

Montgomery Wards used to be THE store for everything. And they had a great catalogue.

Check CL for appliance store in Keller. They always have plenty of Reefer and freezers. GL

This freezer is from monkey ward's

What size are you wanting? Home depot in McKinney and Sherman both show some in stock.

I was hoping for around 17 cf
I will call them tomorrow thanks. The HD in Denton said no one had any within 500 miles

Unplug the unit and leave the door shut.
The food will stay frozen for a pretty good while with the door shut.
I believe the coils have frozen up and need to thaw out.
You might have to put towels around it to soak up the water from the defrosting coils.
When water quits dripping, plug the freezer back in.
This should get you at least a couple more days.

This thread makes me want to buy a cheap chest freezer just for backup. I'd be so screwed if my freezer gave up the ghost.

Hard to tell for certain...it's a possibility. Before you tell me, I don't have anywhere to look it up because I don't log my past food intake.

The high demand for freezers started way back at the same time as toilet paper. The virus panic caused people to plan for an eventual food shortage. I already had an 8 cu ft chest freezer, plus the freezer sections of two refrigerators all about 2/3 full of food, so I too wanted some kind of backup. I got a cheap $350. chest 9 cu ft freezer from Lowes in late February and mine was one of the last two that were in stock. Home Depot was sold out. Vacuum packed food has a very, very long "shelf life" when held well below 0F, so I added a little more food.

Investing in a couple of small Honda or Yamaha style inverter generators is also prudent. They won't run large loads, but my Honda 2200 supports two refrigerators and a chest freezer overnight on the 1-gallon internal tank.

Same with ammo and other basic supplies - you buy it while it is plentiful and sale priced. No hoarding required, just a little forethought. As a kid, I grew up in different areas, but mostly in remote areas where you learn to be more self-sufficient and reasonably prepared for minor emergencies lasting a week or three. Stuff breaks, so I follow the reasoning "one is none, two is one" for stuff that is important for me.

Marc

Mine going gone gone too. Repair guy says I have too much in it and air can't circulate properly. Wifeypoo has replacement coming. Gotta save the sausage.

I just drove almost 8 hours round trip to pick this one up from an estate sale.

We have a steer scheduled to head to the butcher in August. I almost bought a second freezer in December but figured there wasn’t a rush. Then the ronapocalypse hit and freezers vanished overnight.

Sams has them. They got stand up and chest. I just got a stand up.

I am still not believing this

Guy just curious how much did you pay for the upright? Trying to figure out if I got a deal or not lol.

Just got mine cleaned up. Still waiting on it to fully defrost.

Was in Home Depot in Weatherford yesterday and they made an announcement that they just got 3 chest freezers for $299. Don't recall the size. You might check with your local restaurant supply - they have probably got some from restaurants that unfortunately went out of business.

$230 plus tax. The chest one is $200 and is bigger, but this one will be great for my fish and duck.