Setting the ideal temperature of the refrigerator and freezer

The correct temperature affects not only the freshness of your food, but also the lifespan of the motor. The article https://www.urbansplatter.com/2025/06/5-simple-maintenance-tips-to-extend-your-refrigerators-life/ recommends setting the refrigerator to +2 °C and the freezer to -18 °C. I use a separate thermometer because the built-in sensors may show inaccurate values. I check the temperature once a month, especially in the summer. If it is higher than normal, the motor starts working non-stop, which leads to wear. Sometimes I notice that the refrigerator is “driving” the cold too much – then I adjust the settings a little to reduce the load. This approach helps preserve food longer and saves energy. I advise not to overload the freezer so that the temperature is distributed evenly. This simple rule makes the equipment more reliable.