Heating is off, Fridge Freezer turned down

Zandoni

Mstty said:

Thanks for all the input, it does make we wonder why there are warmer options for both fridge and freezer if they are deemed unsafe? So set it as the pic below

Mind you my nan will tell me stories of how they stored food and it didn't do them any harm🤣🤣 92 years old so maybe she has a point

The bottom line is why risk it, the savings will be minimal. Food in your Nan's day wasn't full of E numbers and other chemicals.

Mstty

Zandoni said:

Mstty said:

Thanks for all the input, it does make we wonder why there are warmer options for both fridge and freezer if they are deemed unsafe? So set it as the pic below

Mind you my nan will tell me stories of how they stored food and it didn't do them any harm🤣🤣 92 years old so maybe she has a point

The bottom line is why risk it, the savings will be minimal. Food in your Nan's day wasn't full of E numbers and other chemicals.

Indeed hence why I asked for advice, but was just adding in a little blast from the past from my nan👍

The picture of my settings are above so no risking it here even.

What is the coronation to En.numbers and food going off if below these temps out of interest?

Zandoni

Mstty said:

Zandoni said:

Mstty said:

Thanks for all the input, it does make we wonder why there are warmer options for both fridge and freezer if they are deemed unsafe? So set it as the pic below

Mind you my nan will tell me stories of how they stored food and it didn't do them any harm🤣🤣 92 years old so maybe she has a point

The bottom line is why risk it, the savings will be minimal. Food in your Nan's day wasn't full of E numbers and other chemicals.

What is the coronation to En.numbers and food going off if below these temps out of interest?

Not based on any research just my thoughts, our food goes through so many different processes now. In the old days butchers didn't even have refrigeration.

markin

Ultrasonic said:

MattMattMattUK said:

Mstty said:

@Ultrasonic that's why I was looking at some faster options indoors like an electric heated indoor dryer but never trust Amazon and other reviews lol.

Either get an air rack like Ultrasonic suggests, plus a dehumidifier, or a dehumidifying air dryer (it has a tent thing over the top). A good one will probably cost you £150 which you will save in about five months from not using the tumble dryer. 

Everyone is overcomplicating this IMHO. I use JUST an airer as I shared a picture of. A dehumidifier is not necessary as far as I'm concerned.

The water has to go somewhere, and they probably don't' want windows open letting in pollen, Eventually it will lead to problems in most houses.

Ultrasonic

markin said:

Ultrasonic said:

MattMattMattUK said:

Mstty said:

@Ultrasonic that's why I was looking at some faster options indoors like an electric heated indoor dryer but never trust Amazon and other reviews lol.

Either get an air rack like Ultrasonic suggests, plus a dehumidifier, or a dehumidifying air dryer (it has a tent thing over the top). A good one will probably cost you £150 which you will save in about five months from not using the tumble dryer. 

Everyone is overcomplicating this IMHO. I use JUST an airer as I shared a picture of. A dehumidifier is not necessary as far as I'm concerned.

The water has to go somewhere, and they probably don't' want windows open letting in pollen, Eventually it will lead to problems in most houses.

People breathing puts moisture in the air. So does washing up and showers/baths.

I rarely open windows in winter and have no discernible damp issues.

Gerry1

Mstty said:

Thanks for all the input, it does make we wonder why there are warmer options for both fridge and freezer if they are deemed unsafe?

Presumably it's an American fridge freezer (Vacation, Fahrenheit) , hence standards may vary: food safety is for wimps and commies !

More seriously, higher freezer temperatures mean that food cannot be stored for as long.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refrigerator#Residential_units

Mstty said:

Mind you my nan will tell me stories of how they stored food and it didn't do them any harm🤣🤣 92 years old so maybe she has a point

As with ciggies, that theory is seriously flawed because those that snuffed it far too early aren't able to tell their tales. 

markin

Zandoni said:

Mstty said:

Zandoni said:

Mstty said:

Thanks for all the input, it does make we wonder why there are warmer options for both fridge and freezer if they are deemed unsafe? So set it as the pic below

Mind you my nan will tell me stories of how they stored food and it didn't do them any harm🤣🤣 92 years old so maybe she has a point

The bottom line is why risk it, the savings will be minimal. Food in your Nan's day wasn't full of E numbers and other chemicals.

What is the coronation to En.numbers and food going off if below these temps out of interest?

Not based on any research just my thoughts, our food goes through so many different processes now. In the old days butchers didn't even have refrigeration.

They probably don't salt it the same anymore so it has to be at the correct temp.

Mstty

We have installed an extractor fan in the utility room rated at 12w to do dry some clothes in there and that seems to work well with no obvious signs of moisture.

@Gerry1

It's an integrated Samsung fridge freezer just a normal UK 70/30 split size. Seems very economical so far but since being a member of this forum I tend to look at anything that draws electricity with an inquisitive eye of how to use it more efficiently.

But have taken the advice on replies so far.

MattMattMattUK

Ultrasonic said:

MattMattMattUK said:

Mstty said:

@Ultrasonic that's why I was looking at some faster options indoors like an electric heated indoor dryer but never trust Amazon and other reviews lol.

Either get an air rack like Ultrasonic suggests, plus a dehumidifier, or a dehumidifying air dryer (it has a tent thing over the top). A good one will probably cost you £150 which you will save in about five months from not using the tumble dryer. 

Everyone is overcomplicating this IMHO. I use JUST an airer as I shared a picture of. A dehumidifier is not necessary as far as I'm concerned.

It does depend where you live, I live in a well insulated flat, without the windows open (usually in winter) there is not a huge amount of air exchange, drying lots of clothes on an air dryer without a dehumidifier would result in damp issues. 

Mstty

MattMattMattUK said:

Ultrasonic said:

MattMattMattUK said:

Mstty said:

@Ultrasonic that's why I was looking at some faster options indoors like an electric heated indoor dryer but never trust Amazon and other reviews lol.

Either get an air rack like Ultrasonic suggests, plus a dehumidifier, or a dehumidifying air dryer (it has a tent thing over the top). A good one will probably cost you £150 which you will save in about five months from not using the tumble dryer. 

Everyone is overcomplicating this IMHO. I use JUST an airer as I shared a picture of. A dehumidifier is not necessary as far as I'm concerned.

It does depend where you live, I live in a well insulated flat, without the windows open (usually in winter) there is not a huge amount of air exchange, drying lots of clothes on an air dryer without a dehumidifier would result in damp issues. 

Very true, my partner manages 8 properties and we expect with the current energy prices and rises more tenants will not heat the properties well enough, be drying lots indoors as normal in winter leading to the dreaded black mould.