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Here’s How to Find the Right Refrigerator

The refrigerator is any kitchen’s MVP. Besides keeping food safe and fresh and maintaining beverages at the perfect temperature, it can help you plan your week’s meals, deliver ice-cold water at the touch of a button and even bring modern convenience to an off-grid cabin or RV. Here’s how to find the right refrigeratorfor your household’s needs.

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Types of Refrigerators

There’s a fridge for every household. In some cases, you may even want more than one, to add convenience and utility to secondary spaces like garages, family rooms or RVs. Here’s how different refrigerator types compare.

A top freezer refrigerator

A bottom freezer refrigerator

A side-by-side Refrigerator

Propane refrigerators

A mini fridge

A wine cooler

Buying Considerations

Once you know which type of refrigerator you want, it’s time to narrow your choices. Consider these factors, which can impact suitability and cost (both upfront and long-term via energy costs)

Size & Capacity

Refrigerators range from mini bar fridges up to mega-size units designed for the largest households and avid cooks. When choosing a fridge, consider your kitchen size, the unit’s placement within the kitchen, as well as your capacity needs. A 19-to-22-cubic feet capacity refrigerator should suffice for a family of four, but your needs may vary

Style & Finish

Choose a refrigerator that complements your décor. The most common finishes include timeless stainless steel, modern black and classic white, but additional options, like retro 1950s brights, are available in limited designs, too. If you seek a sleek, seamless exterior, choose an in-unit water dispenser, but for peak convenience, opt for an exterior dispenser.

Energy Efficiency

Check the EnerGuide label on a refrigerator to see how much energy it will use to operate. For the most energy-efficient refrigerator for your needs (and to access possible government incentives), look for ENERGY STAR-certification. It will be indicated with an ENERGY STAR symbol on the label.


Refrigerator Accessories

Treat your refrigerator to these fab kitchen finds, which will help keep your fridge clean and organized for peak performance.

Stainless steel wipes

Stainless Steel Wipes

These convenient wipes effortlessly remove fingerprints, residue and watermarks to get your stainless-steel fridge gleaming again

Multi-surface cleaner

Multi-Surface Cleaner

Clean your refrigerator inside and out with a tough but environmentally safe all-purpose cleaner

Water filter

Water Filters

Keep your refrigerator’s water supply tasting fresh and clean with a replacement water filter.

Freezer bags

Freezer Bags

Gardez vos achats en vrac et vos restes au frais grâce à des sacs de congélation adaptés à chaque usage.

Trays and moulds

Trays & Moulds

These items are must-haves to craft your own homemade ice pops, burger patties and other freezer foods.

Glass and plastic containers

Glass & Plastic Containers

Keep leftovers fresh and ready in these food storage containers.

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