There is no known length of time as it varies with products, but a fridge will drop a few degrees every hour if there is no electric supply. When you discover something is wrong with your fridge, try not to open the door to keep the cool air inside until a repair technician can get out to fix it. Do not leave food in a broken refrigerator for an extended period or it may spoil.

32-40 degrees Fahrenheit is a good temperature for your fridge. This would be 0-4 degrees Celsius. It is always a good idea to check with the manufacturer’s suggestions to determine the ideal temperature for your specific brand.

• Defrost your fridge on a regular basis because ice build-up makes the compressor run longer. Make sure your self-defrosting fridge is working correctly with no signs of frost or ice inside the freezer portion.
• Let hot food cool before putting it in your fridge. Your system will have to work much harder to cool down foods because the heat will be released into the fridge.
• A fridge has to work much harder if it is in a place that receives direct sunlight. Keep your refrigerator away from these kinds of locations or close your window coverings to prevent excessive heat.

Your fridge is designed to preserve food by maintaining an even temperature. If something is wrong with your fridge it can cause all sorts of problems, bacteria can start to form on your food or it can spoil all together if it is not staying cool. Avoid the hassle of having to throw away food due to a broken refrigerator. If there is an issue with your fridge, just call us for appliance repair services.