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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Refrigerator Repair:

Removing an old big honking freezer from a basement

I have a very old deep freeze that was left in the basement of the house we bought. It is very moldy inside and doesn't work. We'd like to get rid of it, but it is too big to get out of our basement. Would it be possible to somehow cut it in half or in pieces? I know this sounds crazy, but we really want to get it out of our house. Thanks.

Yea it has to be done all the time. You first need to call someone like me to remove the Freon, then I've heard the best way is to rent an industrial saber-saw from your local A-1 rental place or whatever. To cut it up you will need a long blade, at least 4" with 32 teeth per inch ,a dust mask, leather gloves, ear plugs, and you have to be in the right mood.