The refrigerator has never
been a hotter commodity. With more innovations, more styles and more
storage room, selecting the right refrigerator to fit your lifestyle
involves more than just a tape measure. The following questions will
help you determine which features you’ll want in a new fridge and help
you make the best purchasing decision.
Refrigerator Buying Tips
1. Measure. Then measure again.
The No. 1 reason a refrigerator is returned after a purchase is because
it doesn't fit. No matter your space constraints, there's a fridge to
fit your needs. Note any restricting obstacles, like sidewalls or a
kitchen island, as you may need a model that has reversible doors. A
side-by-side refrigerator can be ideal, since its narrower doors require
less swing space.
2. Determine the right configuration.
It's more than an open-and-shut case. There are French-door,
top-freezer, bottom-freezer and side-by-side models, each offering
different benefits. Think about your food-buying habits. If you purchase
more frozen than fresh foods, you’ll need more freezer space. If you
buy a lot of fresh foods, you'll want easy access and storage space in
the refrigerator.
3. Water and ice dispenser?
Decide if you prefer to get filtered water and ice without having to
open the fridge or if reaching inside the door will work for you.
4. Consider an energy-saving model. ENERGY STAR®
qualified refrigerators use a minimum of 20% less energy than non qualified models — saving you money on utility bills. You may also be
eligible for rebates from your city when buying ENERGY STAR qualified
models.
5. Innovations make life easier.
When you're looking at different models, think about features that add
convenience to your life. Most refrigerators offer adjustable or
gallon-size door bins for storing milk, juice and soda. Some models
offer spill-proof shelves, LED (light-emitting diode) lights, wide
storage drawers, temperature-controlled zones and more.
6. Opt for easy delivery. purchase from the nearest store.
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