Where To Buy Freezers Online

 

Who would have thought one of the huge challenges of 2020 would be figuring out where to buy freezers online?

Yes, searching Google gives you a list of retailers with freezers for sale.

But, it's not really a question of who sells freezers. What we really want to know is, "Who has freezers in stock?"

These initial results on the first page feature big, popular retailers who can afford to put their ads on that first page.

This is a problem for the same reason the shelves are empty at the big discount stores when we shop for toilet paper and disinfectant:

Because these stores are the most popular, they run out FIRST.

People run to the the big discount stores for two reasons:

1. They are popular—everyone knows them; and
2. They're expected to have a lot of everything in stock—because they often sell in bulk.

This results in a ton of customers in a panic looking for the easiest, most obvious place to shop for what they need.

This leaves, the lesser-known, and smaller, more local outlets out of this huge rush of demand. Mainly because they're not the “obvious” places to go.

They end up with closer-to-normal levels of stock, and can serve their usual clientele better.

Here is a list of some of those not-so-obvious shops with freezers for sale.

The current freezer shortage is not just because of exceeding demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. There was already an industry-wide conversion going on.

Manufacturers were already closed for a number of months to redesign and retool their freezers in order to keep up with new regulations to convert to hydrocarbon refrigerants in their freezers.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an increase in demand at a time when the supply was already reduced.

Retailers are already beginning to get shipments with which to restock their shelves and warehouses more regularity.

Don't limit yourself to a Google search to find a list of shops with freezers for sale.

Consider different retailers. Check for shops outside of your local area.

And, when you know what you basically need as far as size and brand, be sure to look at different yet similar brands, and even slightly different sizes.

Being open to slightly larger or smaller sizes may expand your available options significantly.

I imagine that by the Spring of 2021, we won't be so worried about where to buy freezers online. Then again, we might not be so eager to buy them, either because hopefully, there will be an end to the pandemic in sight.

Good luck in your search!

A Couple Articles To Read Before You Buy Your Next Prefab Outdoor Kitchen Kit

If you're thinking of buying one of those prefab outdoor kitchen kits for your home, you might want to read the two articles linked below before you make that big investment.

Prefabricated BBQ island kits are so easy to assemble, that you might jump into the investment headfirst without making some important preparations.

In the first article, BEFORE You Buy a Prefab Outdoor Kitchen Kit, outlines major considerations such as the ideal location in your yard, logistics of the delivery (these kits are extremely heavy), the right materials based on your climate, and whether or not you'll need to install utilities such as water, gas, and electricity (and if you'll want to contact a contractor).

In the second article, The 3 Types of Prefab Outdoor Kitchen Kits, you'll see how the wide variety of kits can be narrowed down into three separate categories, based on your budget, what you'll need, and how creative you want to be. This can help avoid the overwhelm that comes with scouring the internet for all the different kinds of bbq islands.

I hope you'll find these articles helpful!

Full-Size Retro Refrigerators

Why are full size retro refrigerators so much more expensive than normal refrigerators of the same size?

Materials, modern features, non-traditional styling and design, and… MARKETING!

Yes, they may not actually be any better. They're just in a smaller supply than the demand—which is actually on the uprise.

Because of this increase in demand, more manufacturers are coming into the fray. And, bringing more affordable options in with them.

How are they affordable? By bringing similar features, in smaller designs.

These smaller refrigerators with fewer modern features can be significantly cheaper.

These smaller, narrower designs are also more more easily adaptable to the kinds of spaces in which we'd like to put a retro style refrigerator — usually cozier, more retro-styled, multi-purpose rooms.

So, maybe you're looking for a vintage style refrigerator that would fit in a smaller space—like an office, studio, or loft—but still deliver on all the modern-day features and storage options you'd expect from a full-sized fridge.

My point is, you probably might NOT want, nor need, a huge fridge after all. Maybe you can use something that is ALMOST full sized!

This article on Affordable full size retro refrigerators introduces you to some of these models.

What is "Full Size?"

In general, refrigerators tend to be classified by storage size in cubic feet (cu. ft.). And 14 cu. ft. or larger is considered full-size.

A full size retro refrigerator, however, tends to marketed as only 10 cu. ft. and larger. Weird, right?

Whatever the reason, most of these things are not full size — they are *almost* full size retro refrigerators.

Still, these smaller models boast modern functionality and amenities such as telescopic guides for drawers, fast-freeze cooling systems, wine bottle storage, dual digital thermostats…

The article lists seven items from the more basic and affordable, to the most luxurious, feature-packed, and expensive.

It also links to manuals and places to purchase, and a few review videos, so that you will be informed enough to decide on whether to buy, and where.

What's listed in the article?

Of the three big retro refrigerator brands that everyone knows about — Northstar (Elmira), Big Chill, and Smeg—only Smeg appears as an option.

But the options that appear are all below $2,000 price point. Most of the Big Three options are often 3 thousand dollars, 4 thousand dollars or more!.

Here are the brands you'll find:

• Smeg 12 cu ft
• Smeg 9 cu ft
• Chambers 12 cu ft
• Chambers 10 cu ft
• Unique 9 cu ft
• Equator 11 cu ft
• Galanz 12 cu ft

Check out the reviews on these (almost!) full size retro refrigerators. You're sure to either find one to fit your space, or get some new ideas on how to find one.