Electrodomésticos Hermanos Pérez sets summer fridge temperature guide

During the 2026 heat wave in Spain, Carlos Pérez, co‑owner of the appliance retailer Electrodomésticos Hermanos Pérez, posted a TikTok video advising households on the correct refrigerator settings for hot weather. He recommends keeping the fridge compartment at 4 °C and the freezer at –18 °C to preserve food safely without overworking the compressor. If temperatures rise noticeably, he suggests lowering the fridge to 3 °C, but warns against setting it below that level because it can cause partial freezing of fresh items and dramatically increase electricity consumption.

The guidance targets regions such as Sevilla, where extreme heat can turn kitchens into ovens, and includes practical habits to maintain efficient cooling while avoiding unnecessary energy costs.