We put the major refrigerators through their paces in our laboratories.
8 Feb 2012 |
Fridges are becoming more energy efficient, but is it at the expense of healthy food storage?
Side by side or upside down? Find the right fridge and freezer for your needs.
10 Mar 2011 |
There are big variations in temperature uniformity, efficiency, noise and running costs.
Chest freezers' generally good performance doesn’t negate the back pain they may cause.
17 Apr 2009 |
When CHOICE last tested upright and chest freezers nearly a decade ago we found that uprights, although much more convenient, are less efficient.
Less than ideal settings reduce the storage life and quality of foods.
18 Mar 2009 |
For the optimal freshness and safety of your foods, you need to follow a set of recommendations when setting your fridge's temperature.
They may be a better option than a corner of your garage, but the ones we tested are far from perfect, especially when it comes to energy consumption.
29 Oct 2007 |
There are different types of wine fridge, ranging in price from quite low to extremely high. So how can you tell which ones will do the job right?
We tested 24 fridge thermometers of varying types to find out which give the most accurate readings.
17 Oct 2007 |
To keep food safe to eat, it must be chilled below 5°C or frozen at or below –18°C. Any warmer allows for potential for harmful bacteria growth.