Specialists are encouraging Britons to thoroughly inspect their fridges to confirm they are functioning properly. Hisense appliance expert Matthew Glynn said: “When temperatures rise during a heatwave, your fridge has to work harder to keep the inside temperature stable because the surrounding air is warmer.
“The surrounding warmer air also means the internal temperature of your fridge is likely to warm up quicker when the door is open, meaning food can spoil much more easily.”
To address this, Matthew recommends temporarily reducing the temperature setting on your fridge. He explained: “I’d recommend dropping it towards the colder end of its range, around 2°C if your appliance allows.
“This gives your fridge more capacity to cope with the warmer ambient temperature and helps prevent the internal temperature from creeping up when the door is opened.”
Should your fridge struggle to maintain coolness, it can increase the likelihood of your food going off.
Official guidance advises maintaining your fridge between 0°C and 5°C, and verifying the temperature with a fridge thermometer if you’re uncertain.
Beyond reducing the temperature, there are several practices you can embrace to prevent your food from spoiling.
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