Garage Fridge Won't Cool? The $10 Heater Fix + Secret Switch Hack!

Описание: Is your garage fridge or freezer not working in cold weather?
When temperatures drop, many garage refrigerators stop running completely — even though nothing is actually broken.

In this video, I explain why garage fridges fail in winter and show a step-by-step heater kit installation to fix it for about $10.

If you already know you need a garage refrigerator heater kit but don’t know how to install it (or want to avoid common mistakes), this video walks through the full install plus an important upgrade most people skip.

👉This works on many Kenmore, Frigidaire, GE, Whirlpool, and similar garage fridges. (Ours is a Kenmore)

✅ What You’ll Learn
Why garage fridges stop working in cold weather
How a garage fridge heater kit actually works
How to install it step-by-step
The #1 mistake people make (and how to avoid it)
How to add a simple on/off switch so you don’t damage your fridge long-term
How to verify your freezer is staying frozen (the quarter trick)

🔧 Parts Used (Links)
Garage Refrigerator Heater Kit: https://amzn.to/45LaICm
Rocker On/Off Switch: https://amzn.to/4t77eEh
Disconnect Connector Kit: https://amzn.to/3Mg1GXm
Wire Strippers/Crimpers: https://amzn.to/4bpamF4
3/4" Wood Bit: https://amzn.to/3NS6rqu

(Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.)


⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Garage Fridge not Freezing in the Winter
00:40 The $10 Solution (Garage Fridge Heating Kit)
01:02 Removing the Fridge Control Casing
02:16 What You Need
02:31 Important Upgrade Most People Miss (The Switch!)
04:03 How to Install a Garage Fridge Heating Kit (No Switch)
06:09 How to Install a Garage Fridge Heating Kit (With a Switch)
07:16 Mounting the Switch
09:15 Removing Thermostat/Timer
09:37 Placing the Heater
09:58 Preparing the Wires
12:21 Connecting the Pieces
17:50 Connecting the Fridge Control Casing
19:05 Control Test
19:29 The Results!
19:39 Pro Tip!

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