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How Cold Should Your Refrigerator Be?

The
refrigerator has one main purpose: to keep your food cold. If your
refrigerator fails to keep your food at an adequate temperature, the
consequences could be worse than a mushy avocado or an unrefreshing
glass of water.
Foodborne
illnesses hospitalize hundreds of thousands of people every year, and
many cases are caused by improper food storage. Read below to find out
everything you need to know about keeping your food and drinks cold,
refreshing, and most importantly: safe.
Optimal Refrigerator
Temperature
The
best temperature to keep your refrigerator at is between 34-38°
Fahrenheit. Anything lower than 32° and your food will start to
freeze, anything higher than 40° and bacteria growth rates begin to
spike. Anywhere between 32 and 40 is fine, but 34-38° is a happy
middle ground.
How to Monitor Your
Refrigerator Temperature
Some of
the newer, more upscale refrigerator models come with a digital
thermometer and thermostat to set your preference to an exact degree.
Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to own one of these, so
the only way to reliably measure the temperature of your
refrigerator’s interior is with a fridge thermometer (pictured above). Make
sure to keep the thermometer on the middle shelf, as the temperature
inside of your refrigerator can vary and this will give you the most accurate reading.
Tips for Keeping a
Consistent Temperature
Try out
the following tips to consistently keep your refrigerator at the
desired temperature:
  • Minimize
    the amount of times you open the refrigerator door throughout the
    day.
  • Avoid
    keeping the refrigerator door open for long periods of time.
  • Keep
    your refrigerator well-stocked, it will retain its temperature
    better when the door is open.
  • Make
    sure your the seal on the door isn’t ripped or broken. If it is, cold air can escape even when the door is shut.
If you
notice that your refrigerator is failing to keep a cold, consistent
temperature, it could be due to mechanical failure. Before you scrap
your current refrigerator and hit the appliance store to look for a
new one, consider repairing it for a fraction of the cost. If you live
on Long Island or in New York City, call Speedy Refrigerator Service
at 866-782-9376.

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