For the food in your refrigerator to stay fresh for as long as possible—no ice crystals on the lettuce or bacteria breeding in warm spots—the refrigerator temperature should hover right around 37° F.

I tested nearly every setting my fridge has to offer to find out which number on the dial hits the sweet spot. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home tech ...

Is there a “correct” temperature for refrigerators and freezers? Yep: A fridge temperature of 37° F will keep fresh food good for as long as possible—with no ice crystals on lettuce or bacteria ...

Automated temperature settings aren't always accurate. Consumer Reports' testing reveals the best setting for each refrigerator in our ratings. Setting your refrigerator and freezer temperatures ...