IH Refrigerators

[aaytay]

We're looking for a cheapy garage fridge for the "extra" pop and beer that always seems to pile up on the garage floor...

Are the old <FONT COLOR="ff0000">I</FONT><FONT COLOR="000000">H</FONT> units energy-hogs? Assuming a guy finds a good running unit, can they be trusted, or is my electric meter going to need a couple of zerk-grease fittings to keep from burning up?

I see they are "femineered". I'm not going to comment on THAT!

 

[digger]

You shoulda said something sooner Art.
I left 2 settin in Spring Valley when we moved.

 

[fcurrier]

Looks like

coined the femineered term.

 

[dfrisk]

ART - The Energy consumption sticker on my 1950 vintage IH fridge is pretty faded, plus a 1950 Dollar bought more than today's Dollar so I don't know how relavent it would be anyhow.

There's still a lot of IH fridges & freezers still running, but something newer will run a lot cheaper. The biggest problem would be the door gaskets are all hard, brittle, and fall apart which causes them to leak cool/cold air.

They do make great storage and a nice conversation piece.

 

[rbedell]

By today's standard, those old refrigerators of yesteryear are BIG energy hogs. It was common to see amperage ratings of 7 to 8 amps on those units, while new refrigerators today can run under 2 amps.

 

[bbranstetter]

I wouldn't mind having one of those myself, some of the models had great badging. I really am not a huge fan of most network tv shows but I always like to see the old International Harvestor in the background of the show 'Friends' on NBC.

 

[rodsmith]

I've been wantin & lookin for one of those I.H.
coolers myself for my MT. DEW in my shop.
THEY seem to be kinda scarce in this neck of the woods.

 

[dfrisk]

ART - If your still interested....http://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=61210

 

[jbaker]

Ok I found this for sale the other day and wanted to ask questions but after Dons truck deal I decided to wait untill it was on my property.

I just got it home and am wondering if anyone can shed some light on it, I do not the model or year so any info will help.

I will try plugging it in tommorrow to see if it works.

 

[jbaker]

Oh one last photo

 

[thoffman]

Jeff about all I can tell you about your "fridge" is it looks like the one that was in the appartment of the series "Friends". YUP a IH fridge in a hit TV series.

 

[aschumacher]

OK, checkout an old IH refrig commercial...
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1dap3_international-harvester-refrigerato_news

 

[kshultz]

I seen this on craigslist this week.

 

[dtanner]

Shultzie

Flames on a "fridge" ! not for me , I would like my beeverage to be stored in one spot ! That is like the seal shells the women like to put in a washroom . Heck I think the Fifth wheel camper has some real shells on the shelf.

I guess I`am not a fan for flames on anything.But the 1 one "color" would look sharp .

 

[jbaker]

Just picked up a second fridge today, model A85 made in May 1955. I also found my other fridge is a A75 made Nov. 1955

The owner said he doesn't remember why or when it quit, so I will go over it.
The light does come on so its encoraging. heres some pics