Serving You: An Appliance Blog

A refrigerator is a major appliance in the home; it is a necessary appliance to keep your food the proper temperature and to freeze food as well. If you are in the market for a new refrigerator, it can be a confusing time. There are so many options to choose from, even refrigerators that are Wi-Fi compatible and that you can access the internet through. There is such a wide variety of refrigerators — it's not just about color any longer; it's also about style, size, color, type and what extras you want with your refrigerator that can make your life easier. Read on for a few things to consider if you are in need of a new refrigerator.

Size

The size of your refrigerator depends on how many people are in your home, how much food you actually need to store, and whether this is a main refrigerator or a spare that you'll use to store drinks. If it's just you in your home, you may not keep that much food in your refrigerator, so a monster-sized refrigerator is probably not necessary. If, however, you have a large family and you cook a lot at home, you may want to consider a large-capacity refrigerator. 

Style

There are a few different styles of refrigerators on the market today, including the traditional freezer on top and refrigerator on bottom, the side-by-side, the French door refrigerator with the freezer on the bottom, or a separate refrigerator and freezer. The more traditional refrigerators are usually the cheapest, but they don't typically offer some of the other extras you may want, such as an ice and water dispenser. A side-by-side is nice, but it can be somewhat narrow, making it difficult for storing larger items, such as frozen pizzas. The French door option with the freezer on the bottom is also a nice option, although some don't like the idea of bending over to look in the freezer for items. When choosing a style, consider what you will be storing in your freezer/refrigerator and what type of style best suits you and your family's needs.

Color

The color you choose depends on your personal style and your decorative taste. There are a lot of options to choose from than just basic white or black. If you like the sleek, metallic look, you can choose the stainless option with a fingerprint-resistant coating, or you can go with the black stainless option. 

Your refrigerator is a functional major appliance in your home, but it's more than that. It holds the food for every party you host in your home. It holds your little one's favorite snacks and your food for your holiday meals, and it feeds the neighborhood kids that are always at your house. If you're in need of a new refrigerator, talk to a refrigerator salesman about what other options you can choose from to suit you and your family.