If you want to maximize the food preservation potential of your fridge, you should really start thinking about what part of ...

Consumer Reports' tests have found that automated temperature settings aren’t always accurate Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures manually can help keep food fresh. By Daniel ...

According to Good Housekeeping, the ideal fridge temp is between 35° F (1.6° C) and 38° F (3.3° C). Get a thermometer for your fridge. “I never trust an appliance’s self-reporting temperature; I’ve ...

Fresh snow cover can act like a refrigerator and cause temperatures to be even colder. Here is the science behind it.

Cause 1: One of the most common causes of a refrigerator running too often (or worse, constantly) is a buildup of debris and dust around the condenser coils. It's especially common if you live in a ...

When outages last longer than four hours, coolers with ice or frozen gels can be used to maintain refrigerated foods at or below 40 degrees. Monitor temperatures with a thermometer. Throw out food if ...

Here are some food storage and safety tips during a power outage: Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as ...