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How to Choose the Perfect Refrigerator

on Oct 11, 2021

Choosing the right refrigerator is not easy at all, especially with the existence of so many types, models and features in the market.
Refrigerators are designed nowadays with different designs and various features so that people would have different options. Choosing the right refrigerator depends mainly on the nature of use. The following points explain how to choose the right refrigerator:

1. The size and location of the refrigerator:

The first factor to take into consideration is the space allocated for the refrigerator, which will force you to choose certain models and exclude others. As an example, you cannot choose a refrigerator with advanced features if it is large in size. The size of the refrigerator must be suitable for the space allocated to it in the house, taking into account the need to maintain a space around it from the back and the sides to work more efficiently.

2. Refrigerator Interior Space:

It is necessary to choose a refrigerator with an internal space that suits the needs of the family, bearing in mind that the larger the area of ​​​​the refrigerator, the higher its price and electricity consumption. In general, the appropriate size can be determined as follows:
  • The choice of the refrigerator is based on two main rules, the capacity and the space, where the selection of the most appropriate refrigerator size depends on the number of family members in the first place and on the place of the refrigerator. 
  • Small and medium families need a refrigerator ranging in size between 18 feet to 25 cubic feet, and certainly larger families need larger refrigerators. 
  • Each adult in the family needs 4 to 6 cubic feet as a minimum refrigerator capacity, equivalent to 113 liters to 170 liters.
  • Families of two need a refrigerator with a capacity of 12 to 16 cubic feet, equivalent to 340 liters to 450 liters approximately.
  • Couples with a child, who regularly cook at home, need a refrigerator with a capacity of at least 18 cubic feet equivalent to 510 liters.
  • The average family, which consists of 4 people, needs a refrigerator with a capacity of more than 20 cubic feet, equivalent to 566 liters.
  • Larger families will need a refrigerator larger than 20 cubic feet, and often need a side-by-side, French-door, or large refrigerator and freezer.

3. Suitable design:

Choose the right design as some refrigerators have single door and wider shelves while others have two doors. Some also have a top freezer and some have a bottom freezer. It is worth noting that some refrigerators are equipped with a lock so that it can be locked with a special key, which gives parents or officials the opportunity to control it and prevent it from being opened without supervision. 

4. Look for other features:

Other features to look for in a refrigerator include:
  •  Shelves: Adjustable shelves are important for family use as you can change the spacing of the shelves or remove them for easy cleaning. Some refrigerators have shelves that are divided, pull out, or have a crank to move them up and down.
  • Drawers: Choose drawers inside your refrigerator to help you keep it organized. Some units have drawers for canned drinks. Others have full-extension drawers that allow you to more easily access items in the back. Many refrigerators have drawers with separate temperature or humidity controls for storing food such as meat, fruits and vegetables in optimal storage conditions.
  •  Lighting: Refrigerators provide LED lighting. It is considered an important feature since it enables family members to see the contents of the refrigerator clearly.
  •  Ice maker: Some refrigerators have an ice maker, which is an excellent choice for hot summer days.
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