How to use an upright freezer as a chest freezer?
Years ago I briefly met someone who had converted their upright freezer into a chest freezer. If I remember correctly they repositioned the compressor and its various components and into a small ventilated fan on the bottom which was not the side of the freezer. Searching on Google for tips of this conversion has rendered very little.
I’d like to know what needs to be done in order to convert an upright freezer into a chest freezer and what possible problems I’d have in the process. A high level scenario view is all I’m asking for but feel free to be as specific as you’d like. Thank you in advance. Rick
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Don’t do it. You would need to reposition the compressor because they will not run when turned sideways. Before moving the compressor you will need to have the system purged of refrigerant or you will release it into the atmosphere. After moving the compressor you will have to pressure test the condenser coils and have the system recharged. All this will cost nearly as much as buying a new freezer. If you buy a new freezer, then sell your upright you will have spent less than converting your old one. Another benefit of a new freezer is it will use less energy meaning more savings down the road.