This up-and-down game we play with our fridges isn’t only frustrating, it can waste food.

So what’s the ideal temperature for your fridge?

To keep your food fresh and safe, yourrefrigeratorshould always be kept between 35 and 38 degrees fahrenheit.

A woman smiling while removing eggs from the fridge

So how do you check to see to it your fridge is being kept at the right temperature?

you’ve got the option to actually buy an appliance thermometer at most home stores or online.

Then check the temperature and adjust accordingly (viaReal Simple).

A smiling woman and baby opening a fridge

Now, to keep your fridge at the right temperature, there are a few tricks you could follow.

Basically, you’re letting it breathe and cool off.

Next, while you have the fridge pulled away from the wall, you could clean out the coils.

Use a vacuum to remove dust, dirt, and build up.

Keep the fridge closed!

make a run at resist standing in front of the open door, deciding what to snack on.

Instead, open and shut the door as efficiently as possible (viakitchn).

What you put in your fridge can greatly affect temperature and efficiency, too.

Let warm food cool off before you put it the fridge to preserve it.