Today, buying a new refrigerator is much more complicated than trying to decide on a color and size. Now, fridges come in all types of styles. Some have the freezer on top, some have the freezer on the bottom, some are side-by-side models, and now there are even French door style refrigerators. So how do you choose the best fridge for your home?

Luckily, we at Kitchen Saver have done a lot of the research for you. Below you will find the pros and cons of some of today’s most popular refrigerator styles.

Refrigerators with the Freezer on the Top

Pros

Numerous models and sizes to choose from

Energy efficient

Plenty of storage space

Cons

Limited freezer capacity

You will have to bend over to reach the bottom of the fridge

Refrigerators with the Freezer on the Bottom

Pros

Items in the fridge are easily accessible

Plenty of storage space, especially in the freezer

Numerous styles and models available

Cons

Typically more expensive than freezer on top models

Less energy efficient

You will need to bend over to reach the freezer

The base-level position of the freezer can affect the temperature in the crisper drawer above causing freezer burn to your fruit and vegetables

Side-by-Side Refrigerators

Pros

Plenty of door space

Well-suited for small kitchens

Plenty of freezer space

Most have built-in ice and water dispensers

Cons

Typically more expensive than the previous two refrigerator styles

Narrow shelves

Built-in ice and water dispensers take up valuable storage space

Not ideal for corners

French Door Refrigerators

Pros

PLENTY of storage space

Wide shelves to accommodate larger items

Lots of additional features are available

Trendy

Cons

Typically more expensive than the previous three refrigerator styles

Big and require a lot of floor space

Not easy to fit through narrow doorways

You will need to bend over to reach the freezer

“The refrigerator is a key component in any kitchen, and our customers often replace theirs when we remodel their kitchens,” said Kitchen Saver’s own Rebecca Gleason. “And while we don’t sell appliances, we will install them for our customers and we always have recommendations on good vendors from whom to buy them!”

If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Saver for all your Kitchen needs by calling 877-828-9056 or click here today!

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