1 - Types
There are several different types of Refrigerators, some are better than others depending on what your needs are.
1.1 - Refrigerator with Top Mount Freezer
This is the standard refrigerator model, wherein the freezer forms the topmost part of the construct. They have wider
shelves in both the fridge and the freezer sections. Usually they have two separate doors, one for the freezer and the
other for the fridge. These are less expensive than the other models of refrigerators, however they consume more
electricity.
1.2 - Refrigerator with a bottom-mount Freezer
These models of refrigerators are unquestionably the most popular and widely used refrigerators. As the name suggests
the freezer is placed at the bottom of the fridge. Also, warm air rises, so it does not make sense to place the coldest
part of the fridge at the top, where insulation has to keep the freezer's cold air from being affected by the warmer air
from the fridge compartment, causing inconsistencies in temperature. Therefore, unlike refrigerators with top-mount
freezers, this refrigerator does not consume much electricity and cools consistently.
1.3 - Side-by-Side Refrigerators
If you don’t have room to open a refrigerator door, it would be advisable to buy a side-by-side refrigerator,
because, they have narrower doors. A side-by-side refrigerator has a fridge on the right side and one or more freezer
compartments on the left. They let you see both frozen and fresh sides of a refrigerator by keeping both at the eye level.
They are more expensive then the top-mount refrigerator and have narrower shelves.
1.4 - Compact Refrigerators
If you are single and your primary need is to keep the leftovers and drinks; or if you lack space and you need a small sized refrigerator which does not occupy too much of space then a compact refrigerator would be an advisable buy.
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2 - Dimensions
The dimension of the refrigerator is one the most important considerations before you buy one. It is advisable that
you measure the space that the refrigerator has to fill; otherwise you might just end with an appliance that is too big
to fit in its spot. Most refrigerators are 5-20 feet tall but the width and depth vary. For example, for the top-mount
and the bottom-mount freezer models the width and depth range from 20-35 inches (wide) to 25-35 inches (deep).
Side-by-side refrigerators are a little wider then the other refrigerator models, the width ranging from 30-35 inches.
Compact refrigerators are usually 20-25 inches tall and their capacity ranges from 3-6 cubic feet.
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3 - Style
Who doesn’t want to have a refrigerator which not only meets one’s storage necessities but also looks sleek and good?
Fridges with a stainless steel finish are becoming very popular. They add sophistication to a modest kitchen in very
affordable prices. They not only give a sleek, polished look but the stainless steel finish reduces the evidence of
fingerprints or smudges.
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4 - Efficiency
Who doesn’t want to have a refrigerator which not only meets one’s storage necessities but also looks
sleek and good? Fridges with a stainless steel finish are becoming very popular. They add sophistication to a modest
kitchen in very affordable prices. They not only give a sleek, polished look but the stainless steel finish reduces the
evidence of fingerprints or smudges.
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5 - CFC Free
Most refrigerators today are CFC free - which contribute to the green-house effect. So if you an eco-friendly
person and you want to buy a refrigerator, you don’t have to worry about the ozone layer depleting!
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6 - Luxury Features
Most refrigerators come with egg holders, interior lights and replaceable shelves. According to your needs
and the extent of features that you deem to be must have you could go for a refrigerator with features such as;
ice-maker, ice-crusher, drink-dispenser, shaped bottle shelves (to store those 2-litre bottles) et al. Some may
also come with anti-bacterial systems which offer lifetime protection from micro-organisms, bacteria and algae
growth in the fridge.
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7 - Warranty
It is advisable to look for a model which gives at least 2-5 years of warranty and one year of service.
Fridges are getting smarter as technology advances, so you can be absolutely sure that there would never
be a day where you would have to preserve meat with the help of salt or you would have to buy fruits and veggies
everyday to make sure that you eat fresh, healthy food. So go ahead and get a “cool” refrigerator.
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