Q: I’m not sure if my refrigerator temperature setting is working properly. The foods in it don’t seem all that cold, but I have the dial set at the recommended level. What temperature should a ...

For the food in your refrigerator to stay fresh for as long as possible—no ice crystals on the lettuce or bacteria breeding in warm spots—the refrigerator temperature should hover right around 37° F.

Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each refrigerator in our ratings. Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures ...

Is there a “correct” temperature for refrigerators and freezers? Yes. Experts say a fridge temperature of 37° F will preserve fresh food for as long as possible without ice crystals forming on lettuce ...