"Does the work?" Marcus asked. The seller admitted they hadn't hooked up the water line in years. Marcus noted this—an untested ice maker is a common gamble. He checked the internal temperature with a small digital thermometer he’d brought along. After fifteen minutes of running, the freezer was already dropping significantly.
Despite the fridge being decent, Marcus felt the price was too high for an untested water line. He moved on to his second lead: a family moving overseas. This unit was younger, and the seller had all the made to the thermostat two years prior. Seeing the maintenance history gave Marcus the confidence he needed. He did one final check— measuring the dimensions . He pulled out his tape measure to ensure it would fit through his narrow kitchen door and into the designated nook. buying a used refrigerator what to look for
His first stop was a suburban garage where a "near-mint" stainless steel unit was listed. As he pulled up, Marcus grabbed his mental checklist. He walked into the garage and immediately looked at the . He wasn't just looking for scratches; he was looking for the door seals (gaskets) . He pulled the door open and shut it several times. "If these are cracked or brittle," he muttered to himself, "the cold air escapes and the motor works double time." He ran a finger along the rubber, checking for mold or tears. "Does the work
Next, he asked the seller to plug it in. "I need to hear the ," Marcus explained. After a few minutes, a low, steady hum kicked in. He listened for any clicking, buzzing, or grinding sounds that might signal a dying motor. While it ran, he reached around the back to check the coils . They were dusty, which was a good sign that the owners hadn't touched them, but he looked for any signs of leaking oil or rust, which would be an immediate dealbreaker. He checked the internal temperature with a small