Refrigerator Summary

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Refrigerator Reviews

Do you freeze when choosing a refrigerator from among so many brands and models? Help defreeze yourself with these refrigerator-buying tips.

Markets today are replete with a wide variety of refrigerators. Each brand boasts of its refrigerators’ practical features, durability and competitive price. From being a utility item, it has now grown into a status symbol and comes packed with all sorts of fancy
refrigerators like French Door Bottom Freezer, Side by Side door, Bottom freezer, Top freezer etc, compete hard for buyers’ attention. All have their own unique features, capacity and price range. Choosing a refrigerator, can thus be a baffling task for any buyer. To identify one’s requirements clearly and accurately is the key to the right choice.

A small family would need the refrigerator to fit its budget, kitchen space and outlay, besides being able to meet the family needs. Too large a size which remains partially empty would only be a waste of space and money. A compact piece with a capacity between 8-14 cu. ft, multiple storage options, adjustable racks, wide trays, vegetable storage, convenient defrosting mechanism, a decent warranty period, reliable and prompt after sales service, would be best suited for a small family. Single door refrigerators are preferable for buyers from regions of sub tropical temperatures where summer temperatures shoot up to 40 degrees and above. Single door models cool quicker and better than two door ones. Power consumption is another major factor to be considered. The energy star rating of a refrigerator indicates its power consumption. Higher the number of stars, lower the power consumption. Refrigerator can also enhance the aesthetics of a kitchen. As a refrigerator occupies a central place in the kitchen, a glossy and smooth appearance can help give the kitchen ambience a sophisticated look. One can therefore choose from the various metallic and non metallic shades to match the kitchen colour scheme. Be careful about not letting the salesman lure you into buying an expensive model with features you don’t really need. For example, if you rarely watch TV while working in the kitchen, there is absolutely no point buying a refrigerator with a TV mounted on it. However, if you relish the status that comes with a top of the line model, do indulge yourself!

Commercial refrigerators have an even wider range to choose from-Reach Ins , Under counters ,Work Tops, Prep Tables, Merchandisers, Bar Refrigeration, Display Cases, Ice Cream Cabinets/Merchandisers, Chef Bases ,Air Curtains, Bulk Milk Dispensers, Lettuce Crispers etc. Energy efficiency is one of the major features to be considered while buying a commercial refrigerator. Energy star rating helps work out a model’s approximate cost of operation over a year. Models which have an externally fitted digital thermometer are particularly useful as they help check and maintain the internal temperature. It therefore helps keep food in proper setting and keeps it fresh for a much longer period of time. After sales service is another important factor as delay in repair and replacement, if such a need arises, would harm business. It is imperative to maintain commercial refrigerators in perfect condition or it could cause food spoilage. A reputed brand known for its after sales service would save a lot of harassment in such a situation.