Frost-Free freezer Question

Anyone have any luck reinforcing their shelves? I am facing the same issue right now with an almost identical upright freezer. Any ideas are much appreciated!!

 

Just recently I made a quick effort to reinforce my shelves that seems to be working pretty well. I bought several 1/8" aluminum flat bars. I cut them to a length so that they reached from the front to back support bars. Placed them above the front and back supports and below the middle. Didn't feel the need to secure them in any way once weight was placed on the shelf. I then also cut out cardboard to fit the entire shelf to disperse the weight a bit further. Wasn't sure if this would be a permanent fix, but I'm happy with it.

 

Nice. Post pics if you can! Hoping to do a "simple" fix such as this when I get a chance.

 

So I ended up buying some alum C-bar from HD and supporting the shelves along the existing bars and in between. Also added some alum angle to the front for more support. So far, it has been a huge improvement. Top shelf sags a bit, but I no longer fear it buckling.

 

Pics of the shelf upgrades?
I have serious sag on my top shelf as well.

 

Basically zip-tied aluminum c-bar along the main supports and in between. Also added one at the back (closest to me in pic)


Only a very slight sagging now, looks like more in pic than it actually is...Also, angle alum in front gives a nice front bar


Second shelf with the same supports. The lower shelf was pretty good without anything, but I might do the same in the future.



Final pic. Hope this helps! Total cost at HD was around $40, which is not that bad. Peace of mind and can fit a few more bottles in now. Also, I didn't want to drill any holes in the fridge walls, as I do have a warranty. All of this can be removed if needed. Cheers.

 

Meant to quote you on my previous post. Hope it helps!!

 

Thanks. Big help. Will be looking at resolving my sag issue similarly.
I have under 2 cases left in my cellar. I'd love to see it all in the fridge but need that support asap.

@WolfBrewer thoughts on using something stronger/stiffer than the aluminum c bar?

 

I am sure you could use something stronger, but I wanted to limit the weight of the shelves themselves, while keeping stability. I also didn't want to go the plexi route, in order to keep circulation throughout. There are other aluminum options, flat bar, etc, but this works great for my shelves. Let me know if you come up with something cool!

 

+1 for Johnson A419, DampRid, and probe fail to off.
The only other precaution I've taken is to tape the probe to the inside where it can be moved, but not removed from the freezer. Its really tempting when you are digging deep to remove it and set it outside. if you forget to put it in its likely the freezer will keep running. I have mine inserted into a small playdough container of water to measure liquid temp rather than air temp.

 

Yep, I keep mine in a full bottle of water on the top shelf of fridge...figure that will be the warmest spot and I have the wire taped to top of freezer.

 

What model fridge/freezer is that, @WolfBrewer?

 

Frigidaire LFFH20F3QW 20.2 cu-ft

 

Great. Thanks!