Best Refrigerator Thermometers for Home Appliances
It’s not the most fun part of being an adult, but making sure your home appliances are functioning properly can save you time and money in the long run. A refrigerator thermometer lets you see from day-to-day if your fridge or freezer are running too warm, or too cold. By identifying problems early, you can make repairs instead of getting costly replacements. Even less fun is fine-tuning your fridge and freezer settings to help keep your food fresh longer. But here’s what is fun; using all the money you saved to do whatever you want, because you’re an adult. Spend it on Pogs, candy, or hoverboards. You earned it.
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Best Basic Thermometer
Rubbermaid Refrigerator / Freezer Thermometer
Perfect for All Kitchens. Stainless steel and shatterproof glass surround an easy-to-read thermometer for temperatures between -20 ℉/ -30 ℃ and 80 ℉/ 30 ℃.
What We Liked
The thermometer comes with both a stand and a hook, for either setting it on a shelf or hanging in it from grated shelving. It doesn’t need a battery to operate, and works in both home kitchen and industrial appliances. Get it here.
Best Value
Jsdoin Freezer Refrigerator Thermometers Large Dial Pack
Large Dial Two Pack. Made with corrosive-resistant stainless steel, this two pack uses an extra wide base for extra stability on the shelf and measures temperatures between -20 ℉/ -30 ℃ and 80 ℉/ 30 ℃.
What We Liked
We love the color-coded temperature guide on the thermometer’s face to tell when the temperature is at risk for both the freezer and fridge. The two-pack is an easy purchase for setting up safe temps in both your home appliances. Buy it now.
Easiest to Read
Wrenwane Digital Refrigerator Freezer Room Thermometer
Simple Digital Readout. Designed with utility in mind, the white thermometer body has a silver accent, and three options for placement; a top hook, a magnet, and a stand, it measures temps between -4 ℉/ -20 ℃ and 140 ℉/ 60 ℃.
What We Liked
We love the ease of a digital readout which doesn’t require any complicated set up. The higher temperature range than other models makes it versatile enough to use as a room thermometer or outside. Buy it here.
Largest Dial
Taylor Classic Series Large Dial Fridge/Freezer Thermometer
Big and Analog. This thermometer has a 3 inch face, with a red bar for danger temperatures, a stainless steel stand or optional hook for hanging, it reads from -20 ℉/ -30 ℃ and 80 ℉/ 30 ℃.
What We Liked
We love that you can tell if your refrigerator is too warm with just a glance. The extra-large face stands out even in a crowded fridge. It’s durable and designed for corrosion resistance. Get it now.