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AcuRite Digital Wireless Fridge and Freezer Thermometer with Alarm and Max/Min Temperature for Home ,LCD Display, Restaurants (00986M), 0.6, White

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  • Digital Temperature Sensor Thermometers: Includes one refrigerator thermometer and one freezer thermometer that transmit readings to the wireless digital temperature monitor display
  • Easy-to-Read LCD Display: The wireless temperature monitor gauge comes with magnetic backing for simple fridge or freezer mounting and a keyhole for easy mounting on a wall
  • Customizable Temperature Alarms: When a remote temperature sensor measures an out-of-range condition, you’ll be alerted to the temperature spike or drop caused by mistakenly leaving the fridge or freezer door open or a failing appliance
  • Multiple Internal Placement Options: Each remote temperature sensor has an integrated suction cup and clip that can be attached to a shelf inside the fridge or freezer
  • Remote Temperature Sensor Temperature Range: Each wireless temperature monitor sensor can measure temperatures from -40 °F to 100 °F (-40 °C to 37 °C)
  • Company Based in Lake Geneva, WI, USA, since 1943 and known for superior, long-lasting quality products and USA-based customer service. Ranked as a top weather station brand by USA Today, Better Homes and Gardens, Bob Vila, and other news outlets

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1 x 5.8 x 2.4 inches; 9.92 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 00986M
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 2 AAA batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2006
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ AcuRite
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004QJVU78
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,393 ratings

Product Description

This dual-purpose freezer and fridge thermometer monitors internal “room” temperature of the inside of your fridge or freezer and sends it a wireless remote temperature sensor gauge! Two wireless, remote thermometer sensors communicate to the door- or wall-mounted digital display gauge, which provides alerts when freezer or refrigerator temperatures are out of your customized, preferred range. This perfect-for-a-restaurant thermometer helps you store foods at safe temperatures to prevent food spoilage and avoid related foodborne illnesses. The wireless thermometers provide data to the digital thermometer display to show refrigerator and freezer temperatures and record highs and lows for each environment, as recorded by each remote temperature sensor. The programmable alarm notifies you audibly and visually when temperatures rise above or fall below your set minimum or maximum. The digital thermometer display has an integrated magnet and keyhole for easy mounting, and it requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Each remote temperature sensor requires 2 AA alkaline or lithium batteries (not included). Lithium batteries are recommended for use in sensors for temperatures below 4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius). By using this combination of temperature gauge and freezer monitor, you will rest assured that your family or restaurant’s food is stored safely and appropriately. A perfect gift idea for Father’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays, this digital refrigerator and freezer thermometer comes with a one-year limited warranty.


From the manufacturer

00986M

Digital Refrigerator and Freezer Thermometer

Help ensure that you are storing your food at a safe temperature to protect your family from foodborne illnesses.

Fridge Sensor

acuRite Logo

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

High and Low Records

Programmable Alarms

Display

Multiple Mounting Options

High and Low Records

The 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 Alarms

Programmable 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 Display

View the current temperature at a glance without opening the freezer or refrigerator.

Multiple Mounting Options

The 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.

Temperature Range -40 °F to 100 °F; -40 °C to 37 °C
Wireless Range 75 ft / 23 m (signal range is impacted by sensor location and may vary)
Wireless Frequency 433 MHz
Power Display Unit: 2 x AAA alkaline batteries; Sensor #1: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries; Sensor #2: 2 x AA alkaline or lithium batteries
Data Reporting 90-second updates
Fridge Thermometer Location

What's in the box

  • Digital Thermometer Display, Two Temperature Sensors, and Instruction Manual
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    Customer reviews

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    6,393 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value of the kitchen product. They say it is a great unit for the price, and worth the investment. Customers also appreciate the ease of use. However, some customers dislike the quality and have different opinions on accuracy, alarm, performance, battery life, and connectivity.

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    360 customers mention299 positive61 negative

    Customers find the kitchen product easy to use. They mention that the display makes installation trivial, the instructions are simple, and the alarm is easy to set. They also say that the thermometer mounts easily and unobtrusively on a screw. Overall, most are pleased with the setup and the instructions were easy to follow.

    "...There is a clear button to clear the max/min readings. The alarm was easy to set and very loud when triggered...." Read more

    "...Economical to purchase and easy to install when compared to other Hi-Tech alarm sensor and alarm systems that are out there, this battery-operated..." Read more

    "This thing works. It’s simple to set up. And I’m surprised how often I check it daily...." Read more

    "...I found that setting everything up was a breeze - except the thermometer readout kept saying 71 degrees in the refrigerator and 70 in the freezer -..." Read more

    332 customers mention250 positive82 negative

    Customers like the value of the kitchen product. They mention that it's a great unit for the price, worth the investment, and has a lot of technology for the money. Some are also happy with the performance and price. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and performance of the product.

    "...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..." Read more

    "...Economical to purchase and easy to install when compared to other Hi-Tech alarm sensor and alarm systems that are out there, this battery-operated..." Read more

    "...I can't love this item anymore than I do right now! Worth every penny in my book...." Read more

    "...While this, of course, both increases electricity costs and likely reduces the lifetime of the refrigerator, it should make folks a little less..." Read more

    2,016 customers mention1,390 positive626 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the kitchen product. Some mention that it all works incredibly well, while others say that it won't work at all with the sensors in the product. The basic functionality and build quality of the product is appreciated by some customers, while other customers say that the temperature sensors totally stopped working and are not usable in this unit.

    "...I have had absolutely no problems. The temperatures recorded appear very accurate when compared with both a mechanical thermometer and an electronic..." Read more

    "...I know for sure the alarm works wonderfully - only a few weeks after buying the unit, we had a thunderstorm take out the power...." Read more

    "...It seems to be okay now, although the monitor doesn't work where I would like it to be. I phoned Chaney Instruments...." Read more

    "...Their products are very well made, stylish, accurate and very functional - and they are durable, meant to last years." Read more

    725 customers mention299 positive426 negative

    Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the kitchen thermometer. Some mention that it continues to monitor temperature despite a power failure, has a thirty-day memory of temperatures, and is fairly accurate. However, others say that it has varying temperature readings, and that regular alkaline batteries do not provide accurate temperature reading. They also wish for slightly more frequent temperature transmissions, as well as the option to set the unit to keep showing the last known temperature.

    "...The sensors do not work well for "Frost-Free" since those temps rise too high...unless you left the alarm off...." Read more

    "...and freezer simultaneously, although with the wide temperature range available, I suppose it could monitor any two locations...." Read more

    "...was wrong when I changed batteries and still the outside display was stuck at 10F even after the sensor was left at room temperature for a while...." Read more

    "...That means milk lasts longer, salad fixings last longer, everything lasts longer...." Read more

    377 customers mention113 positive264 negative

    Customers are disappointed with the quality of the kitchen product. They say it's not reliable, and many fail after delivery. Customers also mention that the first set they received was defective. They also complain about the ineffective quality control.

    "...alarm not working appears to have just been bad luck and ineffective quality control since not many appear to have this issue, and the hard restart..." Read more

    "...However, this device is obviously made of extremely poor quality, and I recommend that anyone who decides to purchase this product should keep the..." Read more

    "...Their products are very well made, stylish, accurate and very functional - and they are durable, meant to last years." Read more

    "...Loses one star because the first set I got was defective: Sensor 2 did not work, but replacement from Amazon was AOK." Read more

    294 customers mention121 positive173 negative

    Customers are mixed about the alarm of the kitchen product. Some mention that it beeps loud enough to be noticeable, and has an audio alarm to alert you if the fridge rises to an unsafe temperature. However, others say that a sensor could fail and the alarm is not raised.

    "...Please note that the monitor does not alarm if it loses signal...." Read more

    "...The alarm was easy to set and very loud when triggered...." Read more

    "...Be sure to test the alarm, my first unit's alarm didn't go off even after waiting a half hour after going over the alarm temperature threshold...." Read more

    "...The alarm tone is very noticeable (like a microwave oven tone) but is not ear-splitting as is the case with some formal or wired alarm devices...." Read more

    294 customers mention103 positive191 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the kitchen product. Some mention that the batteries last almost a year, so power draw is minimal. They like that the system runs off of batteries, making everything last longer. However, others say that the battery died a few months later.

    "...It does not come with batteries. You need to buy 2 lithium AA; 2 AA alkaline; & 2 AAA alkaline batteries...." Read more

    "...my freezer temperature gets as low as -20F. Battery life for all units appears very good...." Read more

    "...The bad news:No house brand batteries are acceptable, only well known name brand batteries can be used in the unit...." Read more

    "...and sync to the transmitters it kept working until it appeared the batteries died a few month's later, of course while traveling across country...." Read more

    212 customers mention81 positive131 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the product. Some mention it wirelessly sent signals from the thermometer unit to the little monitor, and they have never had a connectivity issue; while others say that the sensor is not communicating with the monitor and the receiver continually lost contact with the sensors.

    "...Scientific thermometers I've used, this base unit provides no indication that it has lost contact with the sensor...." Read more

    "...The main receiver/monitor panel is wireless, in turn has two remotely-located wireless wall-mounted transmitters..." Read more

    "...It showed up DOA. One sensor completely dead, the second unable to speak to the base unit when that unit was more than ~2' away, line of sight......" Read more

    "...Many times the sensors wouldn't register with the receiver at all, unless I had them extremely close together..." Read more

    Good thermometer but very hard to read
    4 Stars
    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
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy conforme con el termometro muy buena calidad por el precio justo
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2019
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    JC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sensor sends update every 180sworks
    Reviewed in Singapore on August 11, 2023
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    JC
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sensor sends update every 180sworks
    Reviewed in Singapore on August 11, 2023
    Took a while to understand how this fridge thermostat works. I use the device to monitor my wine cellars and it works for my purpose. The device can't be to too far from the fridges and can't be blocked by walls. It took 2.5 minutes for sensors to update. The thermostat takes more than 20min to stablize with the cellar temperature. The alarm function works when I shutdowned the cellar to do maintenance and it triggered the alarm at my preset temperature.
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    Hale and Hardy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Useful alarm, especially if you have 2 chest freezers.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product! I have a double door refrigertaor and ...
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    Gary
    5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd one I've bought
    Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2021
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