i didn't know what to expect for this product because the reviews were so varied. Most people seemed to love it, but a few really hated it. I have to say I found it a very good piece of kit that does exactly as promised at an extremely affordable price. So a full five stars.
This product is designed to monitor both a refrigerator and freezer simultaneously, although with the wide temperature range available, I suppose it could monitor any two locations. You get two monitors, white in color. Each monitor has a suction cup, and a powerful clip at the rear, suitable for attaching to wire shelving. In addition, there is a monitoring unit, also white, which has powerful magnets, allowing attachment to a ferrous metal surface, such as a refrigerator door, a built in, fold out desk stand, and a fitting for a wall mounting. I choose the wall mounting at a distance of 25 feet from the refrigerator. Everything worked perfectly.
The remote units each require two AA batteries; the monitor 2 AAA batteries. The manufacturer's recommendation is NIMH batteries for the freezer monitor, if the temperature will get extremely cold. I used IKEA alkaline batteries for all units and have not had any problems in a month, although my freezer temperature gets as low as -20F. Battery life for all units appears very good. Battery compartment is easy to access and insert batteries.
The main unit can handle both F and C temperatures at the flick of a switch in the rear. In addition, it is possible to optionally set a customized max/min alarm for each monitor to notify you audibly of a problem with your freezer and/or refrigerator compartment. The main unit logs both high and low cumulative temperatures for each unit, until readings are cleared. There is a clear button to clear the max/min readings. The alarm was easy to set and very loud when triggered. There is also a visual indicator for each monitor when an alarm has been triggered.
I have had absolutely no problems. The temperatures recorded appear very accurate when compared with both a mechanical thermometer and an electronic LCD thermometer.
The LCD numbers were large and easy to read with the maxmin readings somewhat smaller.
The only issue I can see creating an issue, is if you mount one of these remote units near a cool air duct, readings will likely be very off. With careful placement this device should give very good service.
The only feature I would like added to the product is the ability of the main unit to access wifi to allow for retrieve readings and notifications remotely allowing the device to alert you of a problem when you are not at home. You could cobble together this feature using an Arduino, for example, with a sound sensor or other IoT device.
All in all a nifty piece of kit at a very economical price. Fully worth having, and likely to earn its keep the first time you have a refrigerator failure or forget to completely close the refrigerator or freezer door properly.
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Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer
Help ensure that you are storing your food at a safe temperature to protect your family from foodborne illnesses.
Headquartered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, our company has been the leading manufacturer of weather products and devices since 1943. AcuRite is known for its ease of use, reliable quality, and precision accuracy.
As a customer, feel confident knowing you're covered with U.S.-based pre- and post-purchase support.
What's in the Box:
- Digital thermometer display
- Two temperature sensors
- Instruction manual
Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer
with programmable alarms
Monitoring the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer is important to avoid foodborne illnesses or having to replace large amounts of food. The AcuRite Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer not only monitors the temperatures using the included sensors but will also alert you if the temperatures go outside of your preset range, which gives you time to save your food before it spoils.
The AcuRite Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer:
- Comes with two sensors, one for your refrigerator and one for your freezer
- Monitors refrigerator temperature and freezer temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Provides audible and visual alarms when temperatures exceed your customized minimum or maximum temperature range
- Measures temperatures from -40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, -40 to 37 degrees Celsius
- Displays all-time high and low temperature records
- Features a totally wireless, magnet-mountable or wall-mountable digital display
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High and Low RecordsThe thermometer records high and low temperature records for each sensor. These readings reflect the highest and lowest temperatures recorded since the batteries were inserted or since the CLR button was last pressed. |
Programmable AlarmsProgrammable audible and visual alarms notify you when temperatures exceed your preset minimum or maximum temperature value. An alert is triggered when a temperature is out of range for longer than 15 minutes, preventing false alarms due to the refrigerator or freezer door being open while new items are being loaded or taken out. |
Easy-to-Read DisplayView the current temperature at a glance without opening the freezer or refrigerator. |
Multiple Mounting OptionsThe display is magnet-mountable or can be hung on a wall using the integrated keyhole hanger on the back of the unit. Each sensor is equipped with a spring-action clip with a rubber grip to securely attach to the edge of a glass or wire shelf and has a detachable suction cup that can attach to the interior surface of the refrigerator. |
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Good thermometer but very hard to read
I'm using this for a side-by-side refrigerator-freezer. Took a while for it to start calibrating and returning info, but once it did, seems to work well. However, as you can see, very hard to see the read-out. According to all info I can find it is not back-lit. So I'm stuck having to use a flashlight when I want to read it. Right now being able to read it is important because our refrigerator-freezer is in failure mode while I wait for a repair part to arrive.The instruction manual says it is pre-set with default upper/lower temperature limits for the fridge and freezer. However, I could not get it to display those values in the readout. Not sure how it arrived at the temperature limits it displays. As a result, the unit keeps alarming when the actual temperatures reach some undetermined value.So, if I can find a unit that IS back-lit, and hopefully doesn't do strange alarms, I will be returning this unit.
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Leonardo Glez
Muy conforme con el termometro muy buena calidad por el precio justo
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JC
Sensor sends update every 180sworks
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Hale and Hardy
Useful alarm, especially if you have 2 chest freezers.
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2016Style: StandardVerified Purchase
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Great product! I have a double door refrigertaor and ...
Reviewed in India on April 18, 2016Style: StandardVerified Purchase
