My cooler's thermostat gave out during a big wedding weekend

It happened on a Friday night, right before I had to pack up three separate bridal party bouquets. I walked into the shop and the air felt warm, then I saw the digital readout flashing 'Err'. All my peonies and ranunculus for the Saturday wedding were already in there, about $400 worth of blooms. I had to think fast. I moved everything into my van, cranked the AC, and drove to the nearest big box store 20 minutes before closing to buy a standalone thermometer and a bunch of those blue ice packs. I lined coolers with them and kept checking the temp every two hours through the night. Has anyone found a reliable brand for cooler thermostats, or a good alarm system that texts you if the temp drops?

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ward.piper9d ago

I used to think those wireless fridge alarms were overkill for a flower shop. Honestly, after my own cooler failed and ruined a big Mother's Day order, I changed my mind completely. I got a basic Govee thermometer with an alarm that sends alerts to my phone. It was maybe thirty bucks. Tbh, watching the temp on my phone gives me peace of mind now, especially before a wedding weekend. It's worth it just for the sleep.

ward.piper9d ago

Just a heads up, Govee's are great but their battery life can be pretty short.

troy_ross8d ago

Still seems like extra hassle for a problem that hardly ever happens.