“I would like to use this in an insulated garage in Minneapolis. Insignia support previously stated in this section that it's good between 10F-100F but the manual purportedly says between 50-85F. Which is it?”
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The optimal temps for this fridge to run well/with no issues is the 50-85F in the manual. The fridge will still work between 10-100F, but it will struggle and use a lot more electricity to maintain internal temperatures.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Sorry that I can't relate to your question directly but we are using ours in an office environment where the a/c is off on holidays and the weekends. The office temp (at least for part of the day) I can guesstimate hits 85-90 degrees at it's highest during those times but that would be for a few hours only as the sun moves over the roof rather than directly through the windows. Also, since the fridge/freezer doors aren't open at all during the off days, the temp would be better regulated as well. The unit is still working like a champ but we've had it for only about a month. We had a compact unit that lasted about five years in the same condition and I'm surprised that the compact unit lasted that long. I am hoping this unit lasts the same or longer and since the freezer is a separate compartment, that is also a plus. If your garage isn't at near 100 degrees on the regular, I don't see why this unit wouldn't suffice your needs...... unless you're expecting a service life of 10+ years which I would then suggest you might as well go with a bigger unit so the compressor can handle the changes.
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