Asger Risom
Think storing batteries in the fridge is smart? Think again.
Think storing batteries in the fridge is smart? Think again.
Cold Storage Doesn’t Help
Many believe storing batteries in the fridge extends their life.
The idea is that lower temperatures slow chemical reactions inside the battery.
Condensation Causes Damage
Cold storage can cause condensation, which corrodes battery contacts.
Manufacturers recommend storing batteries at room temperature instead.
Overnight Charging Is Fine
You’ve likely heard charging your phone overnight harms the battery.
That was once true—but modern devices now include optimization software.
Smart Features Protect Batteries
Features like iPhone’s Optimized Battery Charging and Android’s Adaptive Battery limit charging to extend your phone’s battery life.
Closing Apps Doesn’t Help
Manually closing background apps won’t save power.
Android and iOS already suspend unused apps to conserve energy.
Real Ways to Save Power
Lower screen brightness and use battery saver modes.
These steps reduce power drain far more effectively than closing apps.
Full Discharge Is Outdated
Fully draining batteries before charging is a relic of the past.
It applied to older nickel-cadmium batteries, not today’s lithium-ion ones.
Charge When Convenient
Lithium-ion batteries have no memory effect.
Feel free to top them off—your phone battery won’t suffer for it.
