You won't necessarily have to throw out all your food! But in the event of a power failure or appliance malfunction, you may need to take steps to ensure the safety of perishable foods.
If possible, try to estimate how long the freezer will be off. If the power will be restored or a service technician can repair the appliance within a few hours, don't worry -- just be sure to keep the doors closed. Food in a full freezer will remain frozen for about 48 hours; a half-full freezer for about 24 hours.
After the freezer begins working again, examine the food. Meat or poultry that still contains ice crystals may be refrozen. Completely thawed foods should be cooked. After cooking, they can be frozen again.
When a refrigerator stops, you can expect your food to last 4-6 hours, depending on the warmth of the kitchen and the number of times the door is opened. If the refrigerator is off for more than six hours, adding a block of ice to the refrigerator will help keep it cool.
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