As energy costs climb and food prices stay high, more households are rethinking how they use their appliances. The ideal ...

Q. Last week, our power was turned off because of the strong winds. Unfortunately, we had to throw away a lot of food because our freezer and refrigerator were off for 2 days.

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

Storing food in a refrigerator or freezer that isn't cold enough can be dangerous. Prevent foodborne illness in your household by setting the appliances to the proper temperatures.

It's a staple feature in kitchens around the world, but it turns out you might be using your fridge wrong. A new report has revealed that 17 per cent of us keep our fridge at the wrong temperature ...

Q. Last week, our power was turned off because of the strong winds. Unfortunately, we had to throw away a lot of food because our freezer and refrigerator were off for 2 days.

As energy costs climb and food prices stay high, more households are rethinking how they use their appliances. The ideal temperature settings for your freezer and refrigerator play a crucial role ...

Q. Last week, our power was turned off because of the strong winds. Unfortunately, we had to throw away a lot of food because our freezer and refrigerator were off for 2 days.

Frost-free freezers periodically cycle to warmer temperatures in order to melt any ice crystals whereas a freezer that needs periodic manual defrosting keeps a constant lower temperature. If the power ...

Q. Last week, our power was turned off because of the strong winds. Unfortunately, we had to throw away a lot of food because our freezer and refrigerator were off for 2 days. In the future, what ...