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Top-Mount freezer
refrigerators
A top-mount fridge has the freezer at eye level, with the fresh
food compartment on the bottom. These fridges tend to have wider
shelves in both the fridge and freezer sections.
Traditionally this has been the most common type of refrigerator
although some of the other styles are becoming very popular.
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mount refrigerators
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Side-by-side refrigerators
The refrigerator and freezer compartments are adjacent to one
another and allow easy access to both compartments.
Look carefully at the capacity and flexibility of the interior.
In some models the shelves are narrower than those found in top
or bottom-mount models, and may not accommodate larger items like
bulky pizza boxes or gallon-sized containers. If possible
select a model with adjustable bins and shelves so that you can
customize the layout to suit your storage needs.
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Side-by-Side refrigerators
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Freezer on Bottom
The bottom mount freezer is a good option for households that
want fresh food selections at eye level. With the freezer at the
bottom of the fridge, less energy is used to keep the section
cold, and cooling is more consistent and even.
The configuration makes a lot of sense ergonomically, as well.
Typically, the freezer is used less often than the fridge, and
the most frequently used fridge sections are located in the top
compartment for easy access.
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French Door
An increasingly popular style of refrigerator
that has dual
refrigerator doors and a pullout freezer drawer for convenient
fresh and frozen food storage. This style combines the best features
of the Bottom Mount and Side-by-Side refrigerators.
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Selecting a refrigerator that is the right size is important.
If you buy one that is too big and don't keep it filled, it
wastes energy and costs more to operate. If it is too
small, you waste time constantly rearranging food trying to make
it all fit.
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Consider the capacity of your
current refrigerator and how well it fits your groceries before
you decide to increase or decrease the size of your model.
A good rule of thumb - Two people generally need between 16-20
cubic feet of fresh food storage and you should probably add an
extra cubic foot for each additional person in your family.
Be sure to consider both your frozen and fresh food needs when
selecting a particular model.
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No matter if you just want a refrigerator that matches the rest
of your kitchen or you want one that seamlessly blends with the
rest of your interior the choices offered are varied.
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Counter-depth Refrigerators
Refrigerators can often extend several inches past the cabinets
in your kitchen but counter-depth refrigerators offer a more
shallow profile designed to fit flush with your cabinetry and
create a beautiful appearance.
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Refrigerator Doors
Door may be contoured, hinges may be hidden to give an
elegant contemporary look, or flat doors may offer a modern look.
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Exterior Colors & Finishes
Many
refrigerators come standard in colors such as black and white
to match many decors. (Biscuit, another common color offered, is
slowly losing popularity)
Stainless steel has also become very
popular in refrigerators.
Some manufacturers offer a stainless steel look at a lower
cost. Sometimes referred to as 'clean steel' this finish
resists fingerprints and is easy to maintain.
Refrigerator trim kits convert your free-standing refrigerator
to a built-in look. The trim panel is either an aluminum or
colored panel provided by the refrigerator manufacturer, or a
panel is provided by your decorator, to exactly match the rest
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Today's refrigerators offer a number of features and extras
designed to make food storage accessible and flexible to your
particular storage needs.
Think about how much shelf and bin space you use and the shapes
and sizes of items you normally store. The ability to organize
groceries and manage space is very important.
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Door-mounted ice makers and
water dispensers provide filtered water and ice on demand
without requiring the door to be opened.
Clear shelves and door bins help
you see what you have, no matter where it is in the
refrigerator, and provide better access to items stored in the
back.
Some models offer many options
regarding where and how you can arrange your storage bins and
shelves and store your food.
Adjustable glass shelves will provide greater storage
flexibility as your needs change.
Spill-proof shelves capture spills and prevent them from leaking all
over the refrigerator.
Fruit and vegetable crispers
often feature
adjustable humidity controls, and meat compartments may feature adjustable
temperature controls.
Beverage compartments specifically to hold and dispense cans.
Wine racks.
Advanced lighting so that you can easily view fridge contents.
Dispenser child locks.
Ice storage bins.
Extra wide shelves.
Thawing/Defrosting capabilities.
Easy access slide out compartments and bins.
Dairy/Cheese/Butter/Meat compartments.
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Make sure it will fit!
Measure the space that you have available for your refrigerator Know the height, width and
depth of the area you want the new model to fit into.
Be sure to take into
account the
clearances you will need in your kitchen to open refrigerator doors
to remove pans and shelves.
If you choose a refrigerator with an
icemaker or ice and water dispenser, you will need to make sure
you have access to a water line from behind the refrigerator for
the water connections.
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Efficiency
In a typical household the refrigerator can account for as much as 10 to
20 percent of total power you will use in one year.
New models that are ENERGY STAR® qualified certified
are extremely efficient.
Refrigerators today typically use 30% less
electricity than models built 10 years ago. For this
reason, replacing an older refrigerator makes economical sense.
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- Alarm - A visual or
audible notification or warning feature to notify an open
door or power failure.
- Bins - Storage areas
designed primarily to keep meats, fruits and vegetables at
optimum temperature levels.
- Bottom Mount Freezer
- Refrigerator type where the freezer section is
located on the bottom of the unit, the refrigerator is on
top.
- Built-In - Appliance
designed to be installed flush with the cabinetry
- Capacity - The
measurement of the interior of the appliance, usually in
cubic feet.
- Can Rack -
Space-saving rack designed to stack canned beverages for
automatic dispensing.
- Crushed Ice - Feature
that allows user to select crushed ice from the dispenser
rather than ice cubes
- Custom panels -
Panels that can be fitted to a refrigerator to match your
kitchen decor.
- Dairy Storage -
Compartment for storing cheese, butter or dairy products.
- EnergyGuide Label -
Estimated energy consumption on a scale showing a range for
similar models. Estimated yearly operating cost based on the
national average cost of electricity.
- Freezer basket -
A storage basket in the freezer
compartment that can be pulled open on rollers or gliders.
- Humidity Control -
Available to control moisture levels or vegetable and fruit
bins
- Insulation -
Material such as foam or fiberglass installed between the
interior walls and the exterior of the refrigerator and
freezer to keep cold air from escaping and improve the
efficiency of the refrigerator.
- Lock-out Feature -
Common Water/Ice Dispenser feature to prevent children from
dispensing water or ice without supervision
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Manufacturer’s specified time period after purchase
covering product defects. Coverage may be for parts and
labor or parts only.
- Reversible Door -
Door can be mounted to allow opening from right or left.
- Shelves -
Refrigerator shelving can be
customized for large and small items.
- Spill-proof shelves - Shelves
have edges that prevent spills from dripping onto shelves
below.
- Side-by-Side -
Refrigerator type where the refrigerator and freezer
compartments are adjacent to one another and allow easy
access to both compartments.
- Top-Mount Freezer
- Refrigerator type where the freezer compartment is on the
top and the refrigerator on bottom.
- Water Dispenser - A
feature that dispenser water/ice usually through the door.
Requires connection to a water source.
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