Should Alkaline Batteries Be Refrigerated?
Most Battery Manufacturers Do Not Recommend Storing Batteries in the Fridge. While the Cooler Temperature Might Lengthen the Battery Life, the Moisture from...
Most battery manufacturers do not recommend storing batteries in the fridge. While the cooler temperature might lengthen the battery life, the moisture from inside the refrigerator could damage the battery in other ways. If you opt to keep batteries in the refrigerator, store them inside a sealed air-tight plastic bag.
What is the best way to store alkaline batteries?
- Keep your batteries out of the refrigerator and freezer. ...
- Store batteries in a cool place. ...
- Note the humidity in your storage area. ...
- Clean the negative and positive ends of the batteries with a rag or a clean pencil eraser.
- Place batteries in a container.
Can you store alkaline batteries in the fridge?
"Humidity can impact batteries as a whole, says Van Voy, "and that's why we recommend a dry storage environment. You build up condensation in a refrigerator." If you insist on keeping your batteries in fridge, at least put them in an airtight container where water vapor can't get at them.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
