We rely on our freezers to store food and safely preserve it, but is your freezer actually cold enough to do the job? Your freezer keeps food cold, which prevents bacteria from growing. This is ...

Is there a “correct” temperature for refrigerators and freezers? Yep: A fridge temperature of 37° F will keep fresh food good for as long as possible—with no ice crystals on lettuce or bacteria ...

If your freezer isn't working right, check for worn gaskets, dirty coils, or an overly empty freezer. Humid weather, dirty coils, and old models can lead to freezers that can't maintain the right ...

Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each ...