Tips in Buying Refrigerator

Since there is a wide range of refrigerators on the market, selecting/buying one requires a great deal of thought. I do hope that these buying tips will help you decide which features best suit your needs.

Of course, there are many considerations. Refrigerators vary widely not only in terms of design, but also in performance.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Each model has an Energy Guide sticker that will show the annual energy consumption, measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). Then you should look for as low a number as possible. Newer refrigerators are all typically quite energy efficient.

SIZE: What size do you need? The dimensions are also an important consideration. Standard refrigerators are usually roughly 5.5 feet tall, top-mount range from 24" to 36" across and about 27" to 32" deep and compact ones usually about 20" tall. However the internal dimensions may vary. In deciding what to get will depends on your needs. A young, single person may simply have somewhere to keep drinks and leftover. While a couple with teenaged sons may get a larger size. Remember that a model that is too big wastes both money and energy, while one that is too small could waste energy if it becomes overcrowded with food and drinks.

SHELVES and STORAGE COMPARTMENTS: Height- adjustable shelves are a great convenience, particularly if they're split into half-width sections that can be arranged to suit your needs. Basic models have one or two crisper drawers and a dairy locker on the door. Some units feature special bins such as butter enclosures, meat bins, and vegetable crispers. Other features include wine racks and snack trays.

BUDGET: This is one of the basic considerations when choosing a refrigerator. You can spend several thousands of money on a refrigerator with all the features you are looking for, or several hundreds of money on a basic version that might be smaller and have few features, but still holds and chills food sufficiently.

WARRANTY: It's always a good idea to check warranties when buying refrigerators. Warranties vary on refrigerators. Most models come with a full year of coverage on the whole appliance, including all parts and labor. Some offer warranties of up to five years on the sealed cooling system, including compressor.

Here are some of the refrigerators available in the market:
Side-by-side refrigerators: Freezers have large capacity and convenient configuration. It features an ice maker or a water dispenser.
Top-freezer refrigerators: It offers smaller freezer compartments than side-by-sides. Top-freezer models are less expensive than comparable side-by-side refrigerators. The good thing of this type is that it can hold large horizontal items like pizza and birthday cakes.
Bottom-freezer refrigerators: These refrigerator freezers are the most energy-efficient.
Built-in refrigerators: These are special type of refrigerators where you can customize to coordinate with your cabinets.
Compact refrigerators: These are small models generally can hold a few day's worth of groceries.

Make sure the refrigerator doors are properly closed. And organize the contents in your refrigerator to ensure good air circulation around the items and so you won't spend a lot of time looking for what you want.

The following video will somehow teach you how to clean a house efficiently by cleaning the refrigerator.