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We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Refrigerators. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of refrigerator.
Type of refrigerator: Bottom freezer
Bottom-freezer refrigerator models are designed similarly to top freezer models except that that food you grab most often--the items in the fresh food compartment--are at eye level and easier to reach. Some bottom freezer models have a freezer drawer. Compared to top freezer models, bottom-mount refrigerators come in fewer styles. The freezer is either a drawer or a swinging-door compartment.
- Price:$700 to $1,599
- Average dimensions for freestanding unit: Width: 29 inches; Depth: 32 inches; Depth with door open 90 degrees: 59 inches; Height: 66 to 69 inches
- Who it's best for: The foodie who wants fresh food to be easy to reach and doesn't mind bending down to get into the freezer.
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Type of refrigerator: French door
This type of refrigerator brings together the popular side-by-side model with the bottom freezer model. The side-by-side fresh food compartment is on the top, and a freezer drawer is on the bottom. Sometimes the freezer comes as double-decker drawers. Many consumers prefer to upgrade and have their French door refrigerators built-in to match their cabinetry. What's the benefit to having the side-by-side on top? Energy conservation--you only open a small portion of the refrigerator to grab milk. Average dimensions for freestanding unit: Width: 35 inches; Depth: 29 inches; Depth with door open 90 degrees: 48 inches; Height: 68 inches. Who it's best for: The chef who wants easy access to fresh food storage, and who might be interested in extra-large models or that built-in cabinetry look (this can also run the price up to $4,000 to $7,400 for a French door refrigerator).
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Feature: Ice-maker
For tastier ice and water, many refrigerators come with filtration systems. You can get ice makers that make ice in all shapes and sizes. There are models let you make extra ice fast for your parties and holiday feasts, and some put the ice-maker inside the door to save valuable freezer space.
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Feature: Climate control
Though basic refrigerator models always come with at least two crisper drawers for fruit and vegetable storage, feature-stocked models include bins designed to keep specific foods fresh. Some refrigerators can have a half dozen different climates inside with compartments that allow you to regulate humidity, temperature, and storage time. For instance, there are bins to store dairy and fresh meat at optimum temperatures. Many crispers come with humidity gauges and sensors to stave off wilt and sogginess.
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