A garage ready freezer is a type of freezer that is designed to handle extreme external temperatures while maintaining an optimal internal temperature. This means that it can handle hot or cold outdoor temperatures while keeping the food inside at the right temperature. Garage ready freezers can be kept in a garage without worrying about the change in temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. The difference between a garage ready freezer and a regular freezer is that a regular freezer is designed to work within a small temperature range in a controlled environment, like a house, while garage ready freezers can handle a larger fluctuation in temperatures with the range of 0-110°F. Not all chest freezers or upright freezers are garage optimized, so it is important to check if the freezer is garage ready before purchasing it. If your garage is uninsulated or you anticipate large fluctuations in the temperature where your freezer will be stored, a garage ready freezer is a good idea.