FRidges Buyers Guide

The Cool Storage Mantra

It is not sufficient to decide on buying a refrigerator, or a fridge, as it is more popularly called. There are a great number of aspects that need to be understood and analyzed. There are three major factors that you would need to consider before you make your purchase. Firstly, you need to consider the place where you will be installing your fridge. Secondly, you need to estimate the amount of food you will be storing in the fridge. Finally, you must calculate the expenses you will incur when you buy the fridge and those you will incur after the purchase.

Space

You need to primarily decide on the kind of space you have assigned for the installation of your refrigerator. You should measure the space available and buy your fridge accordingly. Space should be allowed for the fridge door to work freely too. Also, you should bear in mind that the unit will emanate some amount of heat so there are fair chances of the atmosphere around the fridge getting heated up. Hence, provisions like ventilation should be made for the purpose.

Besides, a great amount of attention needs to be paid to the look and décor of the space and the room where the fridge will be installed. The fridge should be such that the design and color complements the look and feel of the place where it is installed. The design will also depend on your convenience.

Models

Various designs and models are available in refrigerators. It could be anything from a single compartment fridge to one with more than one compartment, from a fridge with one door to one with two doors, from a manual defrost refrigerator to a frost-free one or even one that has a separate freezer unit (vertical or chest variety). The freezer unit attached could be loaded above, below or beside the main fridge unit. Among all these variety you could take your pick depending on your convenience and desire.

Storage quantity

The storage capacity of a refrigerator is measured in terms of liters. The capacity you require would depend on the amount of food you wish to store and the number of members the fridge will cater to. A fridge for just two people who store very little food would much smaller when compared to that required by a larger group with a huge storage requirement. Do not get a refrigerator that is larger than your need, as that leads to energy wastage. The amount of food you wish to store will also determine the strength of the material the fridge is made up of. Make sure you opt for a fridge model that is convenient to use and it is such that the food stored in it is easily accessible.

Price and effective cost

It is important to check all the features that a fridge manufacturer is offering with his product ad to compare and contrast it with the products of other manufacturers in order to verify that the fridge you are buying is worth each penny you pay for it. However, there is a relevant issue that is of greater important than the mere cost of the fridge. What you need to understand and look into is the effective cost of the fridge. This will imply to the fridge's consumption of electricity. Hence, you need to find out how much power your refrigerator will consume. To this amount you would also need to add the cost of maintenance. This will help you to estimate the effective cost of the unit and thereby judge whether the ridge you are purchasing is worth the price you are paying for it.

Key Features

Key Features   Total Volume   Fresh Food Volume   Freezer Volume		With over 2300 fridges on the market, key features such as Total Volume, Fresh Food Volume & Freezer Volume are important factors when buying. These features not only effect the performane and quality of the fridge you choose, but also the price. Shown below are price guides for a selection of fridges focusing on the key features: Total Volume, Fresh Food Volume & Freezer Volume.

Total Volume 50 Liter £122.00 220 Liter £407.00 470 Liter £629.00 520 Liter £940.00 670 Liter £1,861.00 * 150 Liter £309.00

Fresh Food Volume 50 Liter £111.00 160 Liter £338.00 40 Liter £623.00 340 Liter £1,014.00 450 Liter £1,873.00 * 150 Liter £330.00

Freezer Volume 10 Liter £173.00 100 Liter £578.00 190 Liter £918.00 200 Liter £1,405.00 250 Liter £2,130.00 * 20 Liter £415.00

* Taking into account all current fridges on the market the most desirable would be a fridge with 150 Liter Total Volume, 150 Liter Fresh Food Volume and 20 Liter Freezer Volume.

Price Guide

Min    £53.98 Avg    £724.08 Max    £7,549.90		FRidges cost anywhere from £53.98 for a basic fridge with few features to around £7,549.90 for a fully featured fridge.

Brand Guide

Popular Brands     Hotpoint     Liebherr     Smeg     Bosch     Whirlpool     Zanussi		The most popular fridges brand is Hotpoint. The most expensive fridges brand is Amana. If you're looking for a bargain then look out for Micromark branded fridges as generally they offer the cheapest fridges.