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My 30 year old Beer/Garage fridge died yesterday,
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:40 am
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:40 am
May you rest in peace you served me well.. 
PS: I am sure I will get about 5 years out of the new one before it dies.
PS: I am sure I will get about 5 years out of the new one before it dies.
This post was edited on 10/29/25 at 9:59 am
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Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:40 am to KLSU
RIP?
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:41 am to KLSU
You have a beer fridge?
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:43 am to KLSU
You probably killed it with 30-year-old beer.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:43 am to KLSU
Pics
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:43 am to KLSU
I'll pour one out for it.
My beer fridges have always been hand me downs from my brother or dad. The old one usually lasts until they decide to get a new one.
My beer fridges have always been hand me downs from my brother or dad. The old one usually lasts until they decide to get a new one.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:45 am to KLSU
Time to upgrade to a new and improved smart fridge with a screen for Ads.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:45 am to Mo Jeaux
quote:Commonly used term for an outside (think garage) located refrigerator.
You have a beer fridge?
I’ve had one at the last two houses I’ve lived at since 2000.
We call it “the outside fridge” but beer fridge is an acceptable variant.
Our present one is from right after Katrina made it’s predecessor dead.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:47 am to soccerfüt
Yep, my 35 year old garage fridge died a year ago! Don’t expect the new one to last 10
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:47 am to KLSU
No kidding - I put a (I believe Goldstar - it was a Walmart brand in the 80s) dorm fridge into service in 1983 and it served for approximately 30 years.
They literally do not make things like that anymore.
They literally do not make things like that anymore.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:48 am to Mo Jeaux
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You have a beer fridge?
"Garage fridge" is a new category now. There are a lot of us that do not want the bells and whistles that just break
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:49 am to KLSU
I had to buy a new one 3 years ago after my 25 year old one died. Had to replace the starter relay after two years. New fridges even with no bells and whistles suck.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:50 am to KLSU
My condolences for any beers that went hot.
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Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:53 am to KLSU
Buddy is still running an avocado green fridge from the late 60's or early 70's (in his garage) and it works without any problems. He did take a vacuum cleaner to the back side a couple years ago and it appeared to be more efficient .
Posted on 10/29/25 at 8:55 am to KLSU
Only 30 years on a beer fridge? Must have gotten a cheap model
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:00 am to KLSU
My parents still have a Kelvinator fridge in their garage that they bought in 1973. Still keeps everything colder than anything you could buy today.
They had a small repair done a while back and the repair guy said that everything on that fridge was engineered to be rebuilt and it would last forever as long as they can source R12 in the instance it gets a refrigerant leak.
They had a small repair done a while back and the repair guy said that everything on that fridge was engineered to be rebuilt and it would last forever as long as they can source R12 in the instance it gets a refrigerant leak.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:04 am to KLSU
quote:I would legitimately look for repairs or replacement parts before buying a new p.o.s. fridge. they're absolutely awful and stay away from Samsung if you have to.
PS: I am sure I will get about 5 years out of the new one before it dies.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:05 am to Ace Midnight
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No kidding - I put a (I believe Goldstar - it was a Walmart brand in the 80s) dorm fridge into service in 1983 and it served for approximately 30 years.
They literally do not make things like that anymore.
My mom had a deep freezer that was a wedding gift to her and my dad over 50 years ago. We threw it out 2 years ago and it was still working. She had a power outage and some shrimp thawed and the juice got in the insulation through a crack in the bottom. We couldn't get the smell out so we tossed it.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:07 am to KLSU
My Dad's fridge is on the fritz and it's about 50 years old (bought before I was born). For a long time he was able to work on it to keep it running, but they don't even make the parts for it anymore.
Posted on 10/29/25 at 9:07 am to RolltidePA
Mine is a Sears Kenmore from about 1980. It's that weird vanilla color.
I've had to replace the door gaskets a couple of times. Other than that, no problems. I don't remember ever replacing the light bulb.
I've had to replace the door gaskets a couple of times. Other than that, no problems. I don't remember ever replacing the light bulb.
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