Groundfridge, the naturally cooled cellar

Discover how it works

The ready-to-use cool cellar

Groundfridge is a brand new, super old idea, improved with clever solutions, that keeps fresh and preserved products cool without electricity.


This makes Groundfridge the natural choice for anyone who wants to live and eat sustainably, while also enjoying the very best.

Here's how it works

Where and by whom is the Groundfridge used?

  • Between cooling and chamber

    Between refrigeration and room temperature. In the Groundfridge you will find the optimal temperature for preserving the flavour of most fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, aubergines, potatoes and citrus fruits.

  • Home

    Dry and cool. The Groundfridge provides extra storage space for everything you want to store for a longer period. For example, store your canned jams, oils, honey, and juices dry, fresh, and out of direct sunlight.

  • Jointly

    Make the treats or goods in the Groundfridge available to whoever you want. As a farm shop, in the community garden, or whatever else you can imagine.

In and around the Groundfridge

Capacity

The total volume of the Groundfridge is 7.8 m3.

Shadow and position

The temperature in the Groundfridge is largely determined by the ground temperature at a depth of 1 meter.

By keeping the door in the shade as much as possible and out of direct sunlight, you also limit heat transfer through this route.

Insulated door

The door is fitted with thick insulation to keep the heat out.

Planting

By planting the soil on and around the Groundfridge correctly, you prevent the sun from directly heating the earth around the Groundfridge.

Additionally, the evaporation of moisture retained by the plants provides cooling.

We have suitable instructions available on how to plant around the Groundfridge.

Solar-powered ventilation

The ventilation runs on solar energy and can be adjusted to your preferences and the season with two buttons.

Capacity

The total volume of the Groundfridge is 7.8 m3.

Shadow and position

The temperature in the Groundfridge is largely determined by the ground temperature at a depth of 1 meter.

By keeping the door in the shade as much as possible and out of direct sunlight, you also limit heat transfer through this route.

Insulated door

The door is fitted with thick insulation to keep the heat out.

Planting

By planting the soil on and around the Groundfridge correctly, you prevent the sun from directly heating the earth around the Groundfridge.

Additionally, the evaporation of moisture retained by the plants provides cooling.

We have suitable instructions available on how to plant around the Groundfridge.

Solar-powered ventilation

The ventilation runs on solar energy and can be adjusted to your preferences and the season with two buttons.

European production

  • In-house assembly

    Every Groundfridge is assembled and checked at our own facility.

  • Robust design

    Made from 21mm birch plywood, the shelves always offer space for an extra bottle or jar.

  • Quality materials

    The high-grade stainless steel and well-thought-out design ensure a long lifespan and optimal user enjoyment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Groundfridge is used for storing foodstuffs such as fresh produce, wine collections, specialty beers, and certain cheeses.

The Groundfridge also serves as a pantry for basic products such as olive oil, pasta, eggs, and canned food.

The internal temperature of the Groundfridge remains approximately the same as the soil temperature at a depth of one meter.

Although local factors such as soil type, groundwater, and hours of sunshine play a role, the temperature in our own Groundfridges in the Netherlands is typically between 8°C and 15°C.

By planting shade-giving plants on top of the Groundfridge, the temperature can be reduced by a few degrees during longer dry periods.

The Groundfridge can be delivered by our partners to almost any location worldwide.

Within Europe, this is done individually by regular trucks. Upon receipt, a forklift or crane is normally required. If this is not possible, we have special solutions available upon request.

Outside Europe, the Groundfridges must be transported by container. Three Groundfridges fit into one 40'HC container.

Good news: a permit is probably not needed. To be on the safe side, we do recommend that you check this with your local council. As we deliver almost worldwide, it is the buyer's responsibility to ascertain in good time whether local permits are required and to arrange them themselves."

We always try to keep some Groundfridges in stock so that we can ship within a week at the latest. If there are no Groundfridges immediately available, they will be in production. After a down payment, we can reserve a planned unit.

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Quotations and ordering

You can reserve the Groundfridge directly in our production chain with a small down payment, or first contact us for more information and the costs for transport and installation.

Reservations

Delivery

We offer door-to-door delivery in Europe through fixed partners. Outside Europe, we ship the Groundfridge in a container.

Shipping options

Installation

The Groundfridge can be easily installed by a gardener or construction company with an excavator.

Instructions

Service & Updates

After installation, we will keep you informed with useful tips to get the most out of your Groundfridge.

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