The Top 5 Fridge-Freezer Thermometers for your Home!
Fridge thermometers are small, cost-effective, easy-to-use devices that monitor the temperature in fridges and freezers. Having a Fridge-Freezer thermometer helps to reduce food spoilage and ensure food is safe to eat. Knowing the actual internal temperature of your fridge, rather than a set value, enables you to decide whether any temperature adjustments or fridge maintenance are required.
So you can choose the best fridge thermometer for your needs, Instrument Choice scientists have compiled a list of top five Fridge-Freezer thermometers you can use to manage your home fridge better.
About Fridge-Freezer Thermometers
Fridge thermometer designs cater for almost any situation. They can be simple temperature recording devices, or thermometers with internal and external sensors, or sophisticated, feature-rich thermometers with alarm functions.
“If I can set the temperature of my fridge, why do I need a thermometer?”
Imagine it’s Christmas. Your fridge groans with goodies, leftovers, and drinks. The fridge door is swinging more often than a saloon door as adults, kids, and the occasional guest, help themselves to the temptations that lie within.What could go wrong?
It’s not hard to conceive that, while your refrigerator or freezer may allow you to adjust its temperature setting manually, any unit designed to operate at set temperatures could be prone to problems.
Here’s a list of the most common issues:
- Ambient temperature: Higher ambient temperatures put a strain on the cooling efficiency of a fridge or freezer.
- Door seals and fridge use: Opening and closing the doors will cause temperature fluctuations within a fridge or freezer environment.
- Fridge loading: A packed fridge will reduce the unit’s capacity to circulate cold air. When your fridge is exceptionally full, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) recommend removing any foods that are not potentially hazardous (e.g., soft drinks) and keeping them chilled in insulated containers using ice or iceblocks.
- Fridge temperature zones: Fridge and freezers have warmer and cooler spots due to their cooling mechanisms and airflow. For example, the back and bottom walls tend to be colder, while door shelves tend to be warmer by a few degrees.
Instrument Choice scientists believe a fridge thermometer is a must-have for the fridge or freezer in every home (or office). A fridge/freezer thermometer will inform you whether or not constant and ideal temperatures are maintained while providing insights into what corrective actions you may need to take.
The Top 5 Fridge-Freezer Thermometers
Here is our expert list of the top 5 Fridge-Freezer thermometers, including the critical specifications such as measurement range, accuracy, alarms, and memory.
1. Digital Thermometer for Fridge or Freezer
Product Code: KS-T-10S
The KS-T-10S Digital Thermometer for Fridge or Freezer is an accurate, easy-to-use temperature measurement tool. The large display screen makes it easy to read, and the unit can be attached to your fridge or freezer with ease using the enclosed magnets or Velcro strips.
Measurement Range: -50 to 70°C
Accuracy:±1°C over the full range
Alarms: Yes
Memory: Yes Min/MAX memory
2. Jumbo Display In-Out Thermometer
Product Code: IC7310TM
The IC7310TM shows internal and external temperatures simultaneously on a dual-level, extra-large LCD screen. This thermometer features keyhole hooks for mounting or a kickstand on the back for placing on a level surface.
Measurement Range: -39.9C to 49.9C
Accuracy:±1°C
Alarms: No
Memory: Yes Min/MAX memory
3. Checkfridge Remote Sensor Thermometer
Product Code: HI147
The HI147 is a compact thermometer with magnetic backing for easy refrigerator mounting. The thermometer’s notable feature is its CAL CHECK function. Activate the function to simulate a calibration to ensure your thermometer is working accurately.
Measurement Range: -50.0 to 150.0 C
Accuracy:±0.3 C (-20 to 90 C); ±0.5 C (outside)
Alarms: No
Memory: No
4. Large Display Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
Product Code: IC800015
The IC800015 simultaneously displays the internal and external temperature on an extra-large LCD screen. The thermometer can be wall-mounted or operate freestanding using its easel back.
Measurement Range: -50 - 70°C
Accuracy: ±1°C
Alarms: No
Memory: Yes MIN/MAX
5. Certified Alarm Thermometer
Product Code: IC-12215
The IC-12215 has an external sensor that measures ambient air temperature and a sensor to monitor temperatures inside fridges or freezers. Each sensor has an encapsulating buffer solution to ensure measurements are accurate and unaffected by rapid temperature fluctuations, such as when fridge doors are opened and closed.
Measurement Range: -50 - 70°C
Accuracy: ±0.5°c
Alarms: Yes
Memory: Yes MIN/MAX
Conclusion
A fridge thermometer is an affordable, reliable way to protect you from food spoilage and health risks while helping you better manage your fridge or freezer.
Want more information about any of the top 5 Fridge-Freezer Thermometers listed above? Contact one of our Instrument Choice scientists. We’re here to help!
Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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