[DaveA37]

Same here. Not only do I keep a refrigerator in the garage to keep the beer cool, I also have a small freezer there as well. Never had a problem with either unit but keeping both well stocked makes quite a difference on how often they need to run. The freezer is stocked mostly with fruits and veggies, some extra ice blocks (needed when going “portable”) but no meat. The garage gets quite warm during the summer months and, living in Wisconsin, very cold in the winter.

[wagglebee]

The main thing with refrigerators is to keep the back and bottom of it clean. Most people don't do that and all sorts of dust and grime builds up. And you are right, the fuller it is the better it runs (many hotel rooms have small refrigerators these days and the never seem cold when you open them because they're empty).