The Fascinating World of Vintage Fridges: A Blend of Nostalgia and Modernity

Riley Sundew

Updated Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Vintage appliances have an undeniable charm that transports us back to a time when things were made to last. In a world filled with disposable consumer goods, it's refreshing to stumble upon relics from an era when craftsmanship and durability were held in high regard. One such gem that has caught the attention of enthusiasts is an old fridge featured in an intriguing video titled "Back when things were made to last and not only for consumerism's sake."

The video showcases a beautifully preserved vintage fridge, evoking a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the craftsmanship of the past. The accompanying transcript, filled with heartfelt sentiments and poetic lines, adds an emotional layer to the experience. "Those who like organization will love this. May it inspire my soul, dear, forever. My

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supercalifragilisticexpialidociousl

My friend buys old fridges like this and puts modern compressors and such in them. Coolest thing he did was put his industrial fridge in his kitchen while relocating the compressor in the basement below.

snacktopotamus

I bet it pulls ~900W when the compressor kicks in.

spliffen

Imagine being able to by a modern NON planned obsolescence verison...

richardstinks

Alright! Things to watch out for if this tickles your pickle: Asbestos. Really, that's the worst one. It might be in the insulation, might be in the wiring's insulation... They loved those asbestos before everyone got white lung. I don't know if an old compressor could handle a modern refrigerant, but be careful if you start rooting around in one of these old boys to refurbish it.

PrincessDaystar

Its only the things that lasted that are kept around. Plenty of stuff didnt make it from those years too :/

whatsisname

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias

waeraj

And exceptionally inefficient

Zetor

Oh, there was plenty of stuff made not to last in those times ...

Northwindlowlander

I mean, sure, but they were also huge, super expensive, very energy inefficient, and fundamentally not very good at the job. Survivorship bias is real but it's also easy to forget exactly why those that didn't survive, didn't. A whole lot of old stuff went in the bin while still perfectly functional, but still absolutely outmoded and not worth keeping.

myloginisacliche

Cool Fallout fridge