What temperature should you set your freezer to?

With these 3 tips, you can easily set the temperature of your freezer.

• Tip 1. Set the temperature to -18°C
• Tip 2. Use a thermometer
• Tip 3. Save on energy costs

Products are well-frozen at a temperature of -18°C. On most freezers, it's also possible to set the temperature a few degrees lower. This just doesn't make a difference for frozen food. A lower temperature won't push back the expiration date of your food. But every degree below -18°C does add to your energy costs. Setting the freezer to a higher temperature than -18°C isn't possible. All our 4-star freezers have a maximum temperature of -18°C.

With a freezer with a dial, the highest setting is the coldest. So the higher the setting, the lower the temperature. To know which setting you need, you have to buy a thermometer that's suitable for fridges and freezers. For a reliable measurement, place the thermometer between your frozen food for a couple of hours. Is the temperature higher than -18°C? Turn the dial to a higher setting for a colder temperature.

A -18°C temperature is best, but it's also the most energy-efficient temperature for your freezer. But there are more ways to save energy. With these tips, your freezer won't have to work extra hard to constantly keep the temperature at -18°C:

• Don't place your freezer next to a heat source.
• Don't block the ventilation gap at the back of the freezer, so the heat can escape properly.
• Don't leave the door open too long.
• Let warm products cool down before you put them in the freezer.
• Regularly defrost your freezer.