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abideejay
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Apr 29, 2014

Thermometer for fridge?

I am looking for a way to ensure that my refrigerator is maintaining a safe temperature. It seems as though it randomly freezes beverages.

Has anyone seen or used a thermometer that has an indication of the highest temperature it's seen? I'm thinking that if I have something like that, as long as the max temperature never goes above 40-45, I'd feel a lot better about storing actual food in the fridge and not just drinks.
  • I was at the Albertsons the other day shopping to go on a trip and picked one up in the utensil/baking isle for around $5. Helped me tune my fridge's temp perfect.
  • abideejay wrote:
    I am looking for a way to ensure that my refrigerator is maintaining a safe temperature. It seems as though it randomly freezes beverages.

    Has anyone seen or used a thermometer that has an indication of the highest temperature it's seen? I'm thinking that if I have something like that, as long as the max temperature never goes above 40-45, I'd feel a lot better about storing actual food in the fridge and not just drinks.


    I use one of the 'laser' infrared thermometers you can pick up just about anywhere (home improvement centers, Harbor Freight, Northern Tool). Allows you to get readings from all over the interior of the box......and comes in handy if you're concerned about tire and bearing temps on your trailer while going down the road.

    BTW: Do you have one of those little fans installed on the fins in the fridge compartment that limits frost/ice buildup on them. Very helpful with cooling efficiency in the fridge section.
  • TucsonJim wrote:
    I use an indoor/ourdoor wireless thermometer. I put the outdoor unit in the refrigerator, and the inside unit on the counter. With just a glance, I can check the refrigerator temperature without having to open it up. I can also hit the display and see the highest and lowest temperature recorded since the last time I reset it.

    With the unit that I'm attaching in this link, you can put another monitor outside the coach to see and record the temperature outside.

    Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer

    I have a similar unit as this that I will on occasion put in the fridge just to check it. You can find similar at lowes or home depot
  • I use this. It works great.
    http://www.amazon.com/ACU_RITE-Refrigerator-Wireless-Thermometer-00986/dp/B004QJVU78/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1XDTEIUIYKPBI&coliid=I3097I710DCGKV
  • I use an indoor/ourdoor wireless thermometer. I put the outdoor unit in the refrigerator, and the inside unit on the counter. With just a glance, I can check the refrigerator temperature without having to open it up. I can also hit the display and see the highest and lowest temperature recorded since the last time I reset it.

    With the unit that I'm attaching in this link, you can put another monitor outside the coach to see and record the temperature outside.

    Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer
  • Got this one. Works great. One sensor for refrigerator and one for the freezer.

    http://www.acurite.com/digital-freezer-refrigerator-thermometer-with-temperature-alarms-00986.html