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Why is this important?

• which of the following best represents your situation?

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• which door types do you prefer?

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  • French doors

    all the advantages of a bottom-freezer with easy open doors

  • Top-freezer

    traditional fridge with freezer on the top

  • Bottom-freezer

    best if you have a lot of frozen foods, freezer easy to access

  • Side-by-side

    narrower doors are ideal for smaller spaces

• what styles of refrigerator are you interested in?

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  • Free-standing

    come in a variety of sizes & styles to fit your unique kitchen needs

  • Counter depth

    sits flush with standard counter depth. Taller & wider than free standing

  • Built-in appearance

    usually has a removable panel door used to match your existing cabinets

• how wide is the space where your fridge will go?

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  • • less than 32"
    • 32" - 35"
    • 35" - 38"
    • 38" or more
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• how often do you usually shop for groceries?

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  • once per week

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• what other features are you looking for in a refrigerator?

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  • ENERGY STAR rated

  • fresh fruit drawer

  • door hold gal. of milk

  • door icemaker

  • freezer icemaker

  • water dispenser

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• which of the following best represents your situation?

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  are you having a fridge emergency?

  If you need it now, we can get it to you now. Choose "ASAP" to see fridges that are in-stock in your area and ready for delivery today or tomorrow.

  If time isn't of the essence, select "Browse" for a wider selection of refrigerators, including some that might not be available right away.

• which door types do you prefer?

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  french-door bottom freezer

  This style has vast capacity in the fridge section and generous space in the bottom freezer area. Stylish and versatile, this model offers great storage options like full-width snack drawers.

  helpful info

  • Available from 32" - 38" wide
  • Freezer space averages about 30% of the total capacity
  • Most have thru-door ice and water dispensers
  • Available in built-in and counter-depth models
  • The most expensive models

  top freezer

  This traditional fridge design has the freezer up top, so frozen foods are at eye level. You can get top-freezer fridges from the super simple to fully loaded.

  helpful info

  • Available from 24" - 36" wide
  • Freezer space averages about 25% of the total capacity
  • Only available in standard-depth design
  • Usually the most affordable models

  single-door bottom freezer

  This energy-efficient style puts the items you reach for most?resh foods?t eye level. The freezer is below the refrigerator section and often contains bins or baskets to keep everything in order.

  helpful info

  • Available from 24" - 34" wide
  • Freezer space averages about 30% of the total capacity
  • Available in built-in and counter-depth models
  • Pricing starts a little higher than top freezers

  side-by-side

  With vast freezer capacity, you can store lots of frozen foods and easily get to what you need. The narrow doors are great if you don't have a lot of kitchen space, however you'll have less space to store wider items in the fresh food and freezer sides of the fridge.

  helpful info

  • Available from 32" - 50" wide
  • Freezer space averages about 37% of the total capacity
  • Most have thru-door ice and water dispensers
  • Available in built-in and counter-depth models
  • Costs more than top freezer and single-door bottom

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• what styles of refrigerator are you interested in?

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  free-standing

  Freestanding refrigerators can be rolled into and out of their space. Most refrigerators are freestanding. They are available in standard- and counter-depth.

  standard depth

  These refrigerators are more than 28 inches deep and don't always sit flush with the depth of your counters.

  counter depth

  The depth of this fridge is 28 inches or less ?sitting flush with your kitchen counters, giving you that built-in look without the price. They have less depth capacity than standard-depth fridges but make up for that by often being wider.

  built-in appearance

  When you want a truly integrated style, built-in is the way to go. They often have customizable front panels to match your kitchen's decor and are usually counter-depth. They're available in all door styles except top freezer.

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• how wide is the space where your fridge will go?

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  how should I measure?

  Measure how much space you have for a fridge (which isn't necessarily the same as the size of your current fridge). Width is the most important measurement, but height and depth are important if you have other space restrictions like cabinets over your fridge or you want a fridge that's counter depth. You'll want your measurements to leave a little space next to and above the refrigerator for air circulation.

  Also, be sure to make sure the maximum width or depth of your fridge can fit through the narrowest doorways or halls leading to your kitchen.

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• What size is your typical grocery run?

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  why is this important?

  Depending on how much food you often have on hand, you'll want to make sure you have the capacity to store everything. For example, if you stock up on frozen food, you'll want more freezer room than if you make more frequent trips to the store and rarely freeze food. Also having smaller amounts of food on hand at a single time can mean it's smarter (and cheaper) to get a smaller fridge.

• What other features would you like in your fridge?

  save on energy bill keep fruits fresh gallon door storage

  door icemaker freezer icemaker water dispenser

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  what should I look for?

  Choose a refrigerator that fits your lifestyle. If you have lots of fresh fruit or vegetables on hand, a crisper drawer could be right a solid choice. Often get larger containers of liquid? You might want to consider gallon door storage. If you find yourself opening the refrigerator a dozen times a day to get ice for your drinks, a thru-door water and ice dispenser is right for you. Think of how you use your fridge, and select the features that matter most to you.

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Lastly, the aesthetics of the refrigerator should come into play when making an informed decision. Kenmore and Whirlpool refrigerators come in a number of finishes and shades. Most common are stainless steel, off-white, white, and black, though it is possible to find other colors. A good rule of thumb is to find a refrigerator that matches the flow of the rest of the room. Coordinating the finish of other large appliances or choosing a color that matches the kitchen counter tops are generally the most popular choices.