How to Regulate Refrigerator Temperature?

Answer 1

Refrigerators are a thankful necessity. It is extremely important to ensure a refrigerator is running at optimum condition and temperature. Follow these steps to keep your refrigerator’s fridge and freezer stay within proper cooling temperatures.

▪ Step 1: Gauge the refrigerator temperature. Most new refrigerator’s come with their own thermostat, some a digital thermostat. Measuring the fridge temperature can be done using the refrigerator’s internal thermostat. Place a regular thermometer in a cup of water for approximately 4 hours. Compare this thermometer to the refrigerator’s internal thermometer to sync the temperatures.

▪ Step 2: Change the temperature accordingly. If the reading of the thermometer indicates a large difference from the refrigerator’s internal thermometer, have the refrigerator serviced by a repairman. You will likely need a new thermostat. Otherwise, adjust the temperature of the fridge or freezer by one setting to avoid damage to foods. Turning the temperature up or down too quickly is sure to spoil. Ideally a digital thermostat sits at a 6, or about 40 degrees, both on the fridge and the freezer but a slight increase or decrease is really a personal preference.

▪ Step 3: Recheck the refrigerator’s temperature. Temperature adjustments can take up to 24 hours to reach the thermometer setting. If the temperature still isn’t satisfactory, make another adjustment to the setting.

▪ Step 4: Make an adjustment to the refrigerator’s temperature based on outside temperature. Depending on the weather, you may need to adjust a fridge or freezer’s temperature. If it’s scorching hot outside, decrease the temperature of the refrigerator in order to keep up.

▪ Step 5: Clean or uncover the vents. Occasionally, refrigerator air vents can get covered. If you’ve followed these steps and you are still having difficulty attaining the correct temperature range, check the vents. The vents on the inside of the fridge may be blocked by foods or something may have fallen in front of the intake on the outside of the refrigerator.

Keep your refrigerator operating at peak performance by keeping the temperature within normal range. Adjust variable temperatures accordingly and clean the vents to allow for the entire temperature change. If after all your efforts you cannot achieve the desired temperature, a refrigerator repairman may be in order.