Refrigerator humidor?

genareddog

I have a very old general motor refrigerator that finally gave out on me. Thinking about converting it into a humidor. Thinking it will be the same as my coolers. Am I thinking correctly?

Amos_Umwhat

I would say to inspect the seals closely, and wash it out thoroughly to ensure that it's disinfected, and you should be good. But, that's just me thinking it through, I've never done it myself. My neighbor, who died a few years back, had about 3 refrigerators full of cigars. I inherited some of them because his wife and son knew I smoked cigars, they were all in good condition.

I have one remaining Indian Tabac from those, no real idea how old it is. I keep thinking I'll smoke it, but then it's a keepsake. I've moved it up to the top shelf though, so, it's time is coming.

Rdp77

Yeah, I agree with what Steve said. As long as there are no lingering odors that can be absorbed and it’s sealed well it’s just a big cooler.

peter4jc

Sounds like a fun project. I like the vertical format, vs. a lying down cooler. It would be cool to open it up and have the light come on. Maybe empty it, clean it, and put a hygrometer in it for a week or two just to see how stable it is; the seals may have been good enough while the compressor was compensating for poor seals and keeping it cold, but on their own, who knows?

I have a dorm fridge, unplugged, and it's very stable, so I hope this works out for you.

Yakster

I remember when Dan (@Far_North_64) mounted a cooler to a wall vertically, I believe with the help of Paul @Trykflyr_1. I thought that was a great idea.

@Far_North_64 said:

The coolidor with sliding trays I had in Alaska. I didn't bring it south with me. Kept the cigars of course but too expensive to ship the coolers. Did bring one down full of boxes.

Bob_Luken

My dad took an old 1940s or 50s era General Electric refrigerator with all metal interior and turned it into a smoker. He smoked many turkeys each year for friends and family around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I think your humidor project sounds doable and I'm curious to know what it looks like. Some of these old fridges have appeal like a classic car. How about a pic?

genareddog

@Bob_Luken said:
My dad took an old 1940s or 50s era General Electric refrigerator with all metal interior and turned it into a smoker. He smoked many turkeys each year for friends and family around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I think your humidor project sounds doable and I'm curious to know what it looks like. Some of these old fridges have appeal like a classic car. How about a pic?

Ross_G89

It’s not a cooler, it’s a badass humidor now! Anything that is meant to contain moisture and temperature such as Tupperware, a cooler, old fridge, it is the perfect item to make your self a huge humidor. Just make sure you keep the humidity at the right level by keeping a hygrometer inside and you’re golden. A lot of people use old wine coolers for their humidors because they keep a perfect temp and hold in the moisture needed for aging, usually around 65%. Enjoy it my friend!

TRayB

@Bob_Luken said:
My dad took an old 1940s or 50s era General Electric refrigerator with all metal interior and turned it into a smoker. He smoked many turkeys each year for friends and family around Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I think your humidor project sounds doable and I'm curious to know what it looks like. Some of these old fridges have appeal like a classic car. How about a pic?

We paid $15 for our first used refrigerator in 1989. It was probably vintage 1960. We painted it Coca-Cola red. Our kitchen was white, black, and red, like a 50's diner.