The comprehensive guide below helps you choose the right refrigerator model for your household, providing you with important information about style, size, capacity, and features.
What type of refrigerator should I choose?
There's a refrigerator configuration for every household. French door models are popular due to their high-end aesthetics. Bottom freezer models are more affordable and, moreover, place fresh foods at eye level. Others fit better in a smaller kitchen thanks to their narrow doors.
Here are the main types of refrigerators: • French door • Bottom freezer • Top freezer • Two-door • Built-in • Mini.
How do you measure for a new refrigerator combination?
Take multiple measurements of the space intended for your refrigerator (it's more efficient to measure the available space than your existing refrigerator) to find the maximum width, depth, and height. Measure each dimension in several places in case your floors are not perfectly level. Don't forget to account for any baseboards or moldings.
Here are 7 steps to follow for accurate measurements!
Measure the width of the space for the refrigerator.
Measure in multiple locations to account for uneven walls, baseboards, and other ornaments. Subtract 2.5cm from each side of the final measurements for ventilation.
Measure the height of the space for the refrigerator.
Measure in several places to account for uneven floors. Subtract 2.5cm above the refrigerator for ventilation.
Measure the depth of the space for the refrigerator.
Some refrigerators can extend up to 25cm beyond the countertop, so it's good to consider depth, especially in a small or narrow kitchen space. Leave at least 2.5cm of space for airflow behind the refrigerator.
Certain widths are more common than others.
Refrigerators are available in a variety of widths. A width of 90cm is considered standard, but other common widths are 60cm, 70cm, 75cm and 82cm. For built-in models, widths of 105cm and 120cm are also available.
