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What temperature should your fridge be? ENERGY STAR suggests 35–38°F; FDA says 40°F or below

Separate ENERGY STAR's 35–38°F efficiency tip from the FDA's 40°F-or-below food-safety limit. Use an appliance thermometer to verify the actual temperature.

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A fridge dial is not necessarily a temperature readout. ENERGY STAR recommends 35–38°F for efficiency; FDA recommends refrigerator food at or below 40°F and a freezer at 0°F. Check with appliance thermometers.

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1. Check your model's temperature controls. ENERGY STAR suggests 35–38°F (approximately 2–3°C) for the refrigerator.
2. Use an appliance thermometer to check the actual interior temperature. FDA recommends 40°F (4°C) or below for the fridge and 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer.
3. Adjust the control if needed and measure again after temperatures stabilize; dial numbers are not proof of safe food temperatures.
4. Avoid overpacking so cool air can circulate around stored foods.
5. Keep the appliance away from ovens, sunlight and other heat sources, and follow its manual for rear clearance.
6. Inspect the door seal, limit door-open time and clean condenser coils on older models only if the model's instructions allow safe access.

ENERGY STARRefrigerators | ENERGY STAR ↗Energy guidance: refrigerator 35–38°F, away from heat, clear rear airflow, check seals and older-model condenser coils.U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationAre You Storing Food Safely? ↗Food safety: refrigerator <=40°F/4°C, freezer 0°F/-18°C, periodic thermometer checks, maintain air circulation.Wikimedia CommonsMini buzdolabı (fridge) .jpg ↗Satirdan kahraman CC0 1.0 domestic refrigerator contextual photo.Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons reuse technical policy ↗Hotlink policy checked separately from CC0 file license.

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