Chances are you haven’t bought a refrigerator in a while, so the different types of refrigerators and what’s available may surprise you. Use our guide to sort through the options and find the best refrigerator for your kitchen.

Measuring your refrigerator space

One question to ask yourself before buying a new refrigerator is will this refrigerator fit my kitchen? Start by measuring the width of the area where you plan to install the refrigerator.

Since the width can vary from one place to another, measure in several places – at the top if you have high cabinets, in the middle of the top of the top, and at the bottom – and write down the smallest measurement.

Next, measure the length from the bottom to the bottom of the upper cabinet. Some refrigerator models will have a higher hinge, so calculate that measurement as well. Finally, to ensure that the refrigerator will not come out of the kitchen, measure the depth from the back wall where the refrigerator will be placed to the front edge of the counter or opposite wall.

Depending on its placement, make sure there is enough space on the hinge side of the refrigerator door so that it can open without hitting the wall.

Proper ventilation

Allow some space around the unit for air waft. Preferably, for installation there need to be at the least 1/4 inch of area on each side of the refrigerator, 1 inch on the pinnacle and a pair of inches on the back for water and electric connections, so be sure to feature those numbers to your measurements.

If putting in alongside a wall, allow as a minimum 3.75 inches of clearance. Consider to account for the outlet of the doorways as properly. Fashions with water and ice dispensers require space in the returned to accommodate the fittings and supply line.

Refrigerator clearance

Once you have determined that a new gasolkylskåp is suitable for your current location, make sure that you have sufficient clearance to get the refrigerator safely from outside to the desired location. Look for the shortest route and the least expensive route with fewer obstacles and turns.

The refrigerator you choose should fit through your front door and other shipping doors. Also consider narrow hallways, maneuvering up or down stairs, and tight corners in the road. Finally, if you have a kitchen island, measure the distance around it and any other structures that might block the delivery route.

Will the food fit in the fridge?

Think about your food shopping habits. If you buy more fresh food than frozen, you will want to have easy access and more storage space in the refrigerator. If you buy some frozen foods, you’ll need some freezer space that’s easy to reach. If you don’t cook often, you won’t need as much energy as someone who cooks often and entertains regularly. Consider a mini fridge or a small refrigerator with a refrigerator.

Refrigerator types

Stainless door-in-door refrigerator.

Compact refrigerators vary by style, manufacturer and model, but are usually about 30 to 30 inches in diameter and about 70 inches in height. Deep freezers are more refrigerators and are deeper than deep freezers, which equates to more storage space. At about 36 inches, they will extend beyond the counter or cabinetry by about 6 inches.

Built-in refrigerators

They are high-quality appliances that rest with the cabinet and give your kitchen an organized look. They don’t offer the depth of free standing units but are usually more than 80 inches tall and can be up to 48 inches wide. Some include door panels to match the look of your kitchen. These examples require special attention.

Counter-intensity fridges

They provide a cost-effective choice to the look of built-in refrigerators. These models have a flush match that isn’t available with the freestanding model and usually works with a preferred set up. As much as 23-27 inches deep, counter-deep fridges aren’t as deep as deep fridges and provide a pleasing look and finish on your kitchen as it blends into the counter area.

Other advantages of counter-pinnacle fridges:

• They take in less space than a everyday refrigerator with greater room to open the doorways.
• They offer an unbroken, clean appearance.
• Meals is simple to reach in the lower back of the refrigerator because of the low depth.
• They are commonly wider than a trendy full-intensity refrigerator and may accommodate large trays, and many others.
• Mini refrigerators are a outstanding preference for dorms, places of work, garages or some other place wherein space is at a top rate. Mini fridges can be freestanding or hooked up as a built-in unit beneath the kitchen counter. Mini fridge capacity can be as small as 1.7 cubic feet, even as other models may be 5.6 cubic feet or more.

Refrigerator styles

It is a full stainless steel french door refrigerator.

French door refrigerators: two doors open to a full-width fresh-food compartment, while a drawer pulls out to a full-width refrigerator. These models keep fresh food within easy reach and can be great in tight spaces.

Side-by-side refrigerators: side-size refrigerators and freezer compartments run from the top to the bottom of the unit. This is the best bet for a kitchen with limited space, like a galley kitchen, since narrow doors don’t require as much space to open as full-width doors. The best side-by-side refrigerators offer features like adjustable shelves, spacious interior and quiet operation.

Top-freezer and bottom-freezer refrigerators: large shelves are available in both the fresh-food and freezer compartments. Full-width doors require enough space to open, but most units have adjustable doors that fit a variety of kitchen layouts. Top-freezers have a traditional design, while bottom-freezers keep the main compartment closer to eye level, making fresh food easier to reach. Most bottom-freezer units have a pull-out freezer drawer. These models tend to be less efficient than side-by-side and french door refrigerators.