6 Things You Should Consider Before Choosing a New Refrigerator
One of the first appliances we need to buy when setting up a home is the refrigerator – or you’ll be doomed to have to consume many of your food to the very end the moment you open the carton, as well as not being able to store a number of items that need to stay In low temperatures.
The popularity of the refrigerator, however, does not reflect in its price, since this appliance represents one of the biggest expenses when we are setting up a kitchen.
Even if you already have a full kitchen, changing the refrigerator is not that simple. Certainly you will need to schedule yourself to acquire a new model, and this involves as much aspects as the available space and how much money you can spend.
To not regret after the purchase and only discover at home that your new refrigerator does not meet your needs, check out our tips on how to choose a good model.
1. The space of your kitchen
The first factor to consider is the space you have to install your refrigerator, so start by considering the measurements of your new appliance. Keep in mind that a refrigerator needs to be a few inches away from walls and furniture so air can circulate and it works properly.
Also, note the opening angle of the doors and, of course, whether they open to the correct side.
2. Your eating habits
If you like to cook with fresh food, it is more interesting that these ingredients stay at a more accessible height so that you find them without having to dive into the vegetable compartment to find what you need.
So the refrigerator models with the freezer on the bottom meet your needs better, as fresh food is more at hand.
If, on the other hand, your food is based on the frozen ones, the traditional model, with the freezer on top, remains the best option for your day to day.
3. Your family
A side by side model (refrigerator and freezer side by side) can be a good solution for a family with children, the disabled or the elderly. That’s because this model allows you to store food at different heights, leaving the items that interest these people more accessible.
4. Your budget
If your budget is tight, the tip is to resort to traditional models with the freezer on top, as they are usually cheaper. Think twice about whether you really need an appliance that is brushed in steel or that is resistant to fingerprints.
Also, leave the models that come with water or ice dispenser for another occasion, as these features make the product more expensive and tend to spoil easily.
5. Your Light Account
The refrigerator is responsible for about 14% of the total energy expenditure of a home, so it is essential to pay attention to energy consumption labels. Keep in mind that water and ice dispensers also consume energy, adding 20% ??to the total consumed by the appliance.
Refrigerators in the traditional configuration (with the freezer on top) spend 10% to 25% less energy than the models with the freezer on the bottom.
6. Your cleaning routine
Stainless steel is gorgeous, but it soon looks unpleasant when fingerprints begin to take over. If you are not in the mood to spend the day polishing your refrigerator, it is best to discard steel-plated models – or opt for a model with a finish that mimics steel and does not stain as easily.
Another tip is to see how compartment partitions are constructed: those made of glass can prevent splashing and are easier to clean than grid-shaped partitions.
As you might have noticed, choosing a refrigerator is not just the prettiest or most considerate model. Always take into consideration your needs and the ways you use them for your new appliance to make a good purchase.
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