My outdoor mini fridge freezes up constantly. I can adjust the temperature to where it won't freeze, but then none of the drinks are cold.

Does anyone know what causes this to happen?

Things I have tried so far:

1. Unplugging fridge to fully thaw. When I plug it back in it freezes again.
2. Checked drain pipe, its clean. (pic below has drain pan removed)
3. I don't see any vents to clean, the backside seems open.

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Posted by simonizer

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 8/10/21 at 11:24 am to ParIV

not enough beer in it

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Posted by ParIV

Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2004

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Posted on 8/10/21 at 11:33 am to simonizer

It's all in my main fridge now, I can't trust this thing. And don't be fooled, I drink craft beer! My dad left that michelob :-/

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Posted by Nicky Parrish

Member since Apr 2016

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Posted on 8/10/21 at 11:41 am to ParIV

On mine, when I load it up and push the drinks, whatever they may be, all the way against the back wall it will freeze up like in your picture.
If I leave a little space between the drinks and back wall all is fine.
Don’t know why this works but it does.

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Posted by LSUtigerME

Walker, LA

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 8/10/21 at 12:46 pm to Nicky Parrish

quote:
If I leave a little space between the drinks and back wall all is fine.

This.

It needs both space for air to circulate and something in the fridge to hold the temperature.

Also check the gasket on the door to make sure it’s not letting moisture in. If you’re getting ice, the moisture is coming in from externally.

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Posted by ParIV

Baton Rouge

Member since Apr 2004

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Posted on 8/10/21 at 2:00 pm to LSUtigerME

I looked at the gasket and it looks fine? I'll try to keep drinks off the back wall and see how it does. Appreciate it fellas!

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