Freezers run at -20C

[manrow]

Do I really need to run my freezer so cold?

Surely I could save energy by a lower temperature, i.e. -10 say?

 

[rocks1]

you cant adjust freezer temp in the summer they run at 20 to 25 in winter 18 to 22 food in the freezer needs that temp to ward off germs and bacteria.

 

[cakeman]

run a freezer @ -10 is tooo low
ice cream for soft scoop needs -13 to -15 and thats the warmest a freezer should be
-18 to -22 is good for solid food
warmer than that and as rock says the bacteria will not be dormant and you could get ill , any colder than -22 then the food will be freezer burnt and of very bad quality