I was unpacking groceries today and opened the door to the deep freeze. There were ice crystals on everything and, although even though the foods seemed to be frozen solid, I knew that something was wrong. And I found it. For some reason, the bottom corner of the door is not closing properly, leaving about a half-inch gap. I can't find any obstruction, and the side of the freezer was hot from running so much, so Jack clamped the bottom shut. This will be fun. I'll have to unclamp it every time I have to pull something out of the freezer!
Has this ever happened to anyone?
Here's my dilemma. This deep freezer was my Grandmother's. Nobody is certain of how old it is, but my Dad said that she bought it a few years before she had to go into a nursing home-- in 1981. This beast is about 30 years old (does Montgomery Ward even exist any more, much less make freezers?). I hate to get rid of it.
But Jack says that this may be a "sign". We have long thought that it isn't nearly as energy-efficient as the newer ones, and I have to defrost it manually twice a year. So, while I clamp and unclamp my freezer door, I'm looking into what another freezer would cost. And what brand would be best. Does anyone have any words of advice/ wisdom for me?
Has this ever happened to anyone?
Here's my dilemma. This deep freezer was my Grandmother's. Nobody is certain of how old it is, but my Dad said that she bought it a few years before she had to go into a nursing home-- in 1981. This beast is about 30 years old (does Montgomery Ward even exist any more, much less make freezers?). I hate to get rid of it.
But Jack says that this may be a "sign". We have long thought that it isn't nearly as energy-efficient as the newer ones, and I have to defrost it manually twice a year. So, while I clamp and unclamp my freezer door, I'm looking into what another freezer would cost. And what brand would be best. Does anyone have any words of advice/ wisdom for me?
