How to choose a refrigerator

Thinking about buying household appliances, a person does not even suspect how huge it is now the choice... For example, buying the most ordinary refrigerator turns into a real test, because now there are so many types and models of this home unit.

Types of refrigerators

Refrigerators are classified into several classifications. The main ones include:

• Division by device location. Refrigerators can be built into furniture or free standing. There are also portable and transport refrigerators.
• Refrigerators can be categorized according to their functionality. They can be combined with a freezer, a freezer or refrigerator separately, a wine storage cabinet or an ice maker.
• According to their sizes, refrigerators are divided into European, Asian, American types, as well as compact refrigerators.

Let's take a closer look at the presented classification. And we will also find out what to look for when buying this device, which is necessary in every apartment.

How to choose a refrigerator

Before you start buying a refrigerator, decide where your unit will stand. It will be placed separately or integrated into furniture. The latest refrigerators look no different from the rest of the cabinets in kitchen, they are installed in the niche intended for them and are practically invisible. In addition, built-in models save kitchen space. The disadvantage of this model is that with the same characteristics, built-in refrigerators cost much more.

Next, you need to choose how many chambers will be in your refrigerator. Single chamber models have a common freezer and refrigerator door. In two-compartment models, the freezer compartment and the refrigerator are equipped with their own doors. Such models have a larger freezer volume, in addition, they save energy.

The next thing we pay attention to is the volume of the freezer. If you don't suppose freeze large quantities of food, it is better to choose refrigerators with an Asian layout system. In such refrigerators, the freezer compartment has a small volume and is located above the refrigerator compartment. In the case when a large freezer is required, choose models with a European arrangement of chambers. In them, the freezer has a large volume and is located at the bottom. Refrigerators of the American model are distinguished by an even larger volume of the freezer compartment. In such refrigerators, the freezing and refrigerating chambers are located parallel to each other. The refrigerator in this case has two doors that open in different directions.

The volume of the refrigerator in liters is also important. Here you should rely on how many people live in your family and how much food you usually buy. If you buy a refrigerator for a small family or prefer to buy groceries as needed without making large stocks, then it is better to choose compact single-chamber models. They do not exceed 150 cm in height and their volume does not exceed 250 liters. Models with two cameras are already more spacious. They can be up to 210 cm in height and up to 400 liters in volume. The most capacious refrigerators of the American model. They are very wide and can have not only two, but even several branches.

What else you need to pay attention to is the number of compressors. It can be one for the entire refrigerator or two for each chamber separately. By the type of defrosting, refrigerators can be manual defrosting, drip defrosting or equipped with a No Frost system (these models do not need defrosting). There are models with combined defrosting.

Refrigerators rating

It is very difficult to choose a refrigerator so that it meets all the requirements and at the same time is not too expensive. In the price range up to $ 400, the following models turned out to be the most popular models among domestic consumers:

• The Snaige RF34SM refrigerator takes an honorable third place. Its cost is about $ 310. The model has an antibacterial coating and excellent internal filling. There are several shelves, food trays, a bottle compartment and a cheese compartment. All shelves are made of durable impact-resistant glass. This refrigerator is available in 7 colors. Of the minuses of this model, it is worth noting a small useful volume of 302 liters.
• The second place was taken by the Atlant factory refrigerator. The model is called Atlant XM 6021-100. The advantages of this refrigerator are that it is equipped with two compressors, which means that both compartments maintain their own temperature. The refrigerator is equipped with automatic defrosting and a very good internal arrangement of both chambers. This model has a low noise level and the largest usable volume. A number of additional functions are available, such as open door alarm, surge protection and fast freezing. The cost of such a refrigerator is $ 390.
• The Whirlpool BLF 8121 W refrigerator came out on top. This model produces very little noise and has a beautiful modern design. It is equipped with an internal climate control system, which allows uniform cooling of the interior of the chamber. The electronic control system makes it possible to set the exact temperature inside the chamber of the device. This refrigerator is highly airtight. This model costs $ 390.