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French door refrigerators are a great new style of fridge freezer that have obtained many fans in recent years.  These uniquely configured appliances feature a two-door refrigerator that sites on top of a one or more freezer drawers.  A French door refrigerator freezer is thus the perfect combination of a side by side and a bottom freezer model, combining the benefits of both into one convenient form factor.

With the double door of the regular side-by-side unit, manufacturers are able to equip them with those popular in door features, the filtered icemaker and drinking water dispensers. These have typically been difficult to implement in single door designs.

Also of benefit is that since both doors open to a refrigerator, all the refrigerated space is at a convenient height that is easily accessible.  The less used freezer space is kept below out of the way as in bottom mounted freezer designs.

By dedicating the full width of the appliance to the freezer, it is possible to implement a drawer – sometimes even two or three – in the freezer compartment. Having multiple full width drawers really expands on the freezer space you would find in a side-by-side model, and offers some of the organizational potential typically only found in freezer baskets within full size chest freezers.

The French door refrigerator reviews are in, and this style is a real winner! The question now is what brands you should look at.  Thankfully, the market is offering plenty of choices.   Many different manufacturers offer these models.

GE is my personal favorite.  I am a big fan of the GE Monogram refrigerator lineup, and the GE Profile models are pretty nice too.  If I were purchasing a French door refrigerator today, I would probably buy from the GE Monogram French door selection.

Other choices that are strong candidate include Whirlpool, Amana and GE.  Frigidaire, a refrigeration specialist, also offers a solid range of products to choose from.

The one downside of French door models is their price.  If you are looking for a cheap refrigerator, you will be sorely disappointed by this category of cooling appliances.  These are high-end refrigerators, and tend to be purchased by shoppers who don’t mind paying a little extra for premium appliances for their kitchen.  If that describes you, then I can heartily recommend this type of fridge to you!

 

When talking about refrigerators and other kitchen appliances, GE is one of the brands that consumers trust most. This is because GE refrigerators have been around for a very long time, and the firm is one of the original manufacturers of high quality and dependable units.

With General Electrics long experience in fridge freezer production, they have developed a lot of expertise. GE is not only known for producing multi-faceted and multi-functional units, they are known for producing very stylish appliances too. Whether you are looking for stylish French door refrigerators, or the more typical side by side unit, GE has plenty of options.

Among the many kitchen appliances that GE manufactures, their refrigerators may be the most popular. Over the years, most families have had a GE refrigerator freezer in their kitchen at some point. This is not just true in the U.S., but also in international markets. G.E. refrigerators are among the most trusted worldwide.

Today, many consumers prefer a more sophisticated and modern look for their kitchen. They want appliances with clean lines and contours, and a sleek finish that looks both sophisticated and chic. This is exactly what the new refrigerators from GE’s Monogram series deliver. A GE Monogram refrigerator from GE has polished stainless steel doors and very contemporary designs that would look good in any professional kitchen. When installed in conjunction with other GE Monogram kitchen appliances they create a truly streamlined streamlines look for your kitchen.

GE fridge freezers not only have the best designs, they have the best refrigerator parts too. Due to using quality leading-edge components, GE can provide a safety net for their customers by providing strong warranties for their units. These warranties can last from one to two years, depending on the model.  This provides the purchaser with something to fall back on there are any issues with the refrigerator that the purchase.

Most GE refrigerators have long life spans. However, over time some GE refrigerator parts may need replacement since they are not meant to last forever. With GE this is not a problem, as due to the widespread use of GE appliances there are always plenty of source of GE appliance parts available.  There is also no shortage of experts on GE refrigerator repair, which ensures you will not be charged an arm and a log for maintenance work by the sole qualified fridge freezer repair main in your town.

If you are in the market for a new GE refrigerator or fridge freezer, you can rest assured they are one of the best refrigerator brands that can be found for the money.  While they are not the cheapest refrigerators available in stores, many refrigerator reviews can be found that heartily recommend their products.

A side-by-side refrigerator is an appliance where two units – a fridge and a freezer – are placed next to each other into one box.  In many parts of the world, these fridge freezers are known as “American Style” refrigerator freezers due to their popularity in the U.S.

Many people are fans of side-by-side refrigerators as they are relatively simple to organize. Having a lot of shelving in the refrigerated compartment allows the content to be stacked up in a nicely organized way with food labels easy to see.

The same applies for the frozen food compartment.  The ability to store frozen foods on multiple layers of shelving greatly eases the hassle of finding individual items in the freezer later on.

In many American homes, the Side-By-Side refrigerator is the appliance of choice.  They generally offer superior functionality and greater capacity than more traditional bottom freezer or top freezer models.  This does come at a price however; top freezer models are usually significantly cheaper.

For the homeowner willing to pay for extra features, there are many great optional extras for side-by-side models.  The more expensive models include ice and water dispensers – sometimes filtered – and niceties such as soda can dispensers and built in wine-racks.

There is no shortage of styles available for these refrigerators either. As well as the traditional white refrigerator, these models can commonly be had in black or stainless steel.  Occasionally they can even be found in exotic colors like bisque, or even with a copper finish.  For a homeowner seeking a certain look these color choices are very handy.

While most side by side models are freestanding, they also come in built-in and integrated refrigerator styles.  While these are not cheap discount refrigerators, they are very popular with those buying expensive brands for high-end homes – Sub Zero refrigerators to name just one example.

Refrigerators are sold with many different sizes and dimensions. In general, they can be categorized into three sizes.  These are mini compact refrigerators, standard size refrigerators and large refrigerators.   In this article, I explore some of the benefits of compact refrigerators, and why you might wish to purchase one.

The main benefit of mini refrigerators is what some might consider their biggest drawback: their diminutive size.  A small fridge freezer can easily be installed in the tightest of spaces.  Many people simply do not have the room for a traditionally sized refrigeration solution in the place the need cooling.

Whether you live in a small flat or apartment; or simply in a home with a small space constrained kitchen, a small refrigerator can be a real winner for you.  Rather than trying to squeeze a full-sized model into a space where it does not fit, you can simply take a compact fridge and slide it into a small nook.  If space is really tight, you can even sit them on top of a counter.

The ideal scenario for mini fridges is the college dorm room.  Quarters in most dormitories are notoriously tight, and there is barely room for a student and their roommate, let alone a fridge.  A small dorm fridge however requires very little space to setup, and while limited in capacity they are usually well able to handle the typical college students limited nutritional needs.

Other great uses for these tiny fridges are as cheap bar fridges.  Specialist beverage refrigerators cost a fortune, but if you are merely seeking a cheap beer cooling solution for the TV room, a compact fridge is a great choice.  These cheap refrigerators can be had for well under one hundred dollars, making them a very inexpensive option to those specialized models.

Some people even like to use this type of fridge freezer as a portable model.  They can easily be thrown in the back of the car when you are off to the cabin at the lake.  Pull it out when you get there and plug it in, and you are set for a refrigerated weekend of chilling in the great outdoors.

With all these great potential uses, a compact refrigerator is a great – yet inexpensive – appliance that can offer a lot of bang for the buck!

 

When it comes to brand recognition, Frigidaire refrigerators are hard to beat in the home appliance arena.  Frigidaire offers a large number of different refrigerators and freezers in its vast appliance lineup.

No matter what your fridge freezer preferences, Frigidaire sells units to suit you.  From the traditional top freezer model, to side-by-side and French door models, they have you covered. Below I discuss a few well-reviewed models from Frigidaire, one of the best refrigerator brands.

Frigidaire French Door Refrigerators

The FPHF2399MF is a beautiful stainless steel Counter depth refrigerator from the Frigidaire professional range.  It has a generous 22.6 cubic feet of capacity, and includes high quality ice and water filtration systems that dispense the best possible H2O for the user.

Frigidaire Side By Side Fridge Freezers

Also in the Frigidaire Professional range is the 26 cu. Ft. FPUS2698LF.  This well reviewed stainless steel refrigerator is great for a large family due to its massive storage space.   Your utility bill will thank you if you purchase this model, as it was recognized as the most efficient Energy Star refrigerator of 2011.

Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerators

The Frigidaire Gallery line is another great fridge series. At 20.6 cubic foot in size, the Stainless Steel FGU2149LF is relatively large for this particular form factor.  These relatively cheap refrigerators make great options for families who value capacity, but are not fans of side-by-side units.

Frigidaire All Refrigerator

Shoppers seeking a freezerless refrigerator will be well served by the 17 cu. Ft. Frigidaire FRU17G4JW.  What this plain white refrigerator lacks in style it makes up for in features, coming with a control lock option and Ready Select controls.

Compact Frigidaire

Do you need a small refrigerator?  Frigidaire offers several of these.  One great option is the FFPH44M4LM.  This compact refrigerator is finished in their Silver Mist hue.  With 4.4 cu. Ft. of storage it has generous interior dimensions for a mini fridge, making it a great choice it you want small – but not too small.

Frigidaire Wine Storage

Selling both wine coolers and beverage centers Frigidaire has a solid selection of these types of appliances.  Whether you store bottles of wine, or cans or  soda/beer, will determine which of these units is best for you.  The FFBC46F5LS is a great can cooler, while the FFWC42F5LS is a good option for fans of chilled wines.

Refrigerator reviews for many Frigidaire fridge freezers are positive, so anyone in the market for a new refrigeration appliance should definitely take the time to check out this manufacturers range.