Most freezers have vertical ridges on their bottommost surfaces, which may seem to serve no purpose. But they do.

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Make sure to have food thermometers in the fridge and freezer. Freezer should be at or below 0° F and the refrigerator should ...

Shopping for a freezer? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in Consumer Reports' freezer buying guide to make an informed choice.

If your freezer is bursting at the seams from walls covered in ice and snow, it's time to defrost. Yes, a large and functional freezer is a must for anyone who buys ...