Fridge with cover on

[Chuck Richard]

Hello All,
I have a question that may sound stupid. I know that the refrigerator needs to be vented while working on gas but am wondering about when running on electric. I put my cover on last week for the winter but still have access to power. With Thanksgiving coming up the extra refridgerator space would be great. The question is can I safely run the fridge on electric with the cover on. I know it breaths but can't be that much. I am guessing the answer is do not turn it on but looking for some experienced opinions. My first cover. lol.

 

[jpmorgan37]

Whether running on propane or electric, your refrigerator is removing heat in order to cool the refrigerator. That heat has to vent in order for the refrigerator to operate correctly. I don't recommend covering the vent with the refrigerator in operation.

John

 

[Uncle Rog]

I concur with JP, as usual................................

 

[Chuck Richard]

Thanks Guys, as I expected but was hoping I was wrong. Worth a try.