The pros and cons of different types of fridges.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these fridges?
1. Freezer on the top (top mount)
A top mount fridge is the best option if cost, range, efficiency, and value are your top priorities.
Pros
- cheapest type of refrigerator to buy
- cheapest type of refrigerator to operate
- wide variety of options
Cons
- the most used section, the fridge, requires you to stoop down to access it
2. Bottom mount fridge (freezer on the bottom)
Convenience is the main focus of bottom-mount refrigerators, as well as relieving your back strain.
Pros
- What you use the most on a fridge should be at eye level.
- Frequently, the freezer has useful slide-out baskets.
- Bottom mount refrigerator selection and diversity are expanding.
Cons
- pricier to purchase than refrigerators with top mounts.
- a bit more expensive to operate than top-mount refrigerators.
- In the freezer, especially, it may take longer to chill.
3. Side-by-side (fridge next to freezer)
Side-by-side refrigerators are ideal for entertaining guests or large families because to their ample room and added functionality.
Pros
- There are numerous features, including ice and water dispensers.
- Good for small kitchens, busy streets, or places without room for a big swinging door.
- good capacity for storage.
- best accessibility for wheelchair users.
Cons
- Water chillers and ice producers can occupy a significant amount of freezer space.
- A frozen turkey or a pizza box may not always fit into the cramped inside space.
- A large physical shape requires a lot of room and won’t fit in a small location.
- There may be differences in temperature between the top and bottom of the refrigerator.
4. French door refrigerator (bottom mount freezer with a two door fridge)
French door refrigerators combine a good capacity and extra amenities with the ease of a bottom mount refrigerator.
Pros
- There are numerous features, including ice and water dispensers.
- good capacity for storage.
- Large platters and bulk food can fit in the fridge and freezer, which are both spacious.
- The advantages of a bottom-mount refrigerator.
Cons
- The area required by ice producers and water chillers can be significant.
- A large physical shape requires a lot of room and won’t fit in a small location.
- costlier to purchase.
- Fridge and freezer in a pair
5. Pigeon pair (separate, but matching upright fridge and freezer)
Pigeon pairs offer greater placement options together with a lot of storage space.
Pros
- For tiny kitchens, it is possible to keep them apart by keeping the freezer in a different room of the house, such as the laundry room or garage.
- good capacity for storage.
Cons
- generally takes up more room.
