Why are fridges in cold climate countries not mounted into the wall of a house so the ambient air could cool the inside?

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Why are fridges in cold climate countries not mounted into the wall of a house so the ambient air could cool the inside?

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Answer 1

A fridge or freezer also works best with a constant temp, variable and unpredictable temp swings will not only make the unit work harder, but will impact food quality. Better bet might be an outdoor cold box. Maybe water filled walls that are allowed to freeze, stocked full and sealed. You would still need to monitor the ambient temp and move the goods to a proper unit if it starts warming, but you can probably manage a couple days once the temps start climbing