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Default radiator next to friedge freezer

On Feb 24, 12:33*pm, "Pete" wrote:
There is one slot in my kitchen to put a fridge/freezer and on the side of
it is a radiator.

Would turning the radiator on in the kitchen damage the fridge or cause it
to upset it thermostat or doodahs ?


Fridge is designed to give adequate cooling at 20C ambient. When one
side's at 50C, the fridge will use more energy and might fail to
maintain a safe temp. The latter can be checked with a thermometer.

If this is the only workable layout, you could perhaps add a thin
layer of insulation between fridge & rad, and fit a small fan behind
the rad to increase output from its rear side.


NT