What's normal freezer temperature fluctuation?

Hi,

The *air* temperatures in both compartments will fluctuate. The refrigerator is designed to cool *food* which will maintain a more even overall temperature longer than just short fluctuations of air temperature will be able affect.

** I thought the fridge should keep it there within a couple of degrees **

It should be able to keep food at almost constant temperature, the compartment's *air* temperature will however vary with the running of the compressor and the periodic defrost cycles.

** My understanding was that food should be kept at -18 or lower, but the fridge doesn't seem to be doing that. **

The freezer should be capable of getting to below 0°F. If it isn't, the fridge may not be installed properly (no room around it for it to 'breath') or there may be a problem with it. In the latter case, I suggest you call to have it looked into.

This how Amana (whom is now owned by Maytag) suggests measuring the freezer compartment temperature:

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To check the freezer temperature, place a thermometer that reads temperatures below zero in the center of the freezer, surrounded by frozen packages, or place the thermometer in a container of cooking oil in the freezer. Wait 5 to 8 hours, then check the thermometer reading. If the temperature is not within the 0°F to 2°F range, adjust the control up or down as needed, one number at a time, and repeat the temperature check after 4 to 6 hours.

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JFYI

Dan O.

www.Appliance411.com/parts/?ref411=Maytag+Fridge

The Appliance Information Site

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Dan,

Makes sense. Thanks very much for the reply!

Phil

I bought a brand new Whirlpool model WRB322DMBM with bottom freezer. I put a thermometer ( with external read, so that I could check temp without opening the doors) and loaded refer and freezer to half capacity. On third day I started watching thermometer read out and I observed the freezer temp fluctuate every 10 minutes from -8 degrees to 0 degrees. Every ten minutes or so I would check it and it would change 8 degrees back and forth.

This does not seem right. I wonder if the defrost switch or something is defective. Anyone?

My new Whirlpool top-freezer on the 4th day fluctuates from -3 to 10 degrees. I open the door to check, and it is "steaming" as though there were dry ice in there. Hope somebody can tell us if this is normal. (Mine has just 4 packages of food arranged around the thermometer.)

I have a brand new Whirlpool Fridge/Freezer. Using a digital probe, the fridge, set at #6 (2nd coldest of 7 settings), the probe shows the temp fluctuating from upper 37's to mid 41's in a typical 24 hour period. What would the normal variation be? Being a new unit, I don't understand why we should have to use the coldest setting. Appliance Tec, the warranty service isn't being very helpful at this time. Thanks for any advice.

35 to 45 degrees.....please know this is the way all refrigerator work!!!!....unit goes in to defrost 3 times a day....the average temp is 35 to 45.....if u want to drive you self crazzy then check out temp all the time.......stop being nuts....see this so many times with people.......know this for a fact. When u wake up check temp in the morning....if 35 to 45.....stop all is ok and enjoy u refri.