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Compact refrigerators are used for smaller spaces such as apartments and condominiums, but just because they are small in size doesn't mean you need to sacrifice features and quality.
First off you should be aware of the various sizes of compact fridges. Sizes (total volume) can range from, 5 cu. ft. (142 liter), all the way to 21 cu. ft. (595 liter). If you don't know what the total volume refers to I'll explain. The total volume of a refrigerator means the overall size as well as the capacity of the fridge.
As with any product there are features that are more useful and important than others. I have listed the features below to give you an idea of what you can get in compact sized refrigerators.
- ice maker & dispenser - this should be a necessity in a fridge you are considering. Ice trays are a thing of the past, let the fridge do the work for you.
- digital controls or dial controls which are better? Honestly it doesn't matter if you choose a digital or dial controlled model, this is just a cosmetic feature more than anything.
- slide out shelves - I really don't think slide out shelves are that useful, for me any ways. I doesn't seem like a very useful feature.
- built in freezer - This is a necessity for me. Even though a built in freezer in a mini refrigerator would be small it still comes in handy, better than not having one at all.
- Sanyo SR-3620
- Danby DCR412
- Danby DCR34
- Avanti EC15W-2
Prices can range for a price of $250 right down to $80 for the really small models such as the, Avanti EC15W-2. Some of the brands you might want to check out include, Haier, Magic Chef, Avanti, Danby, GE, Sanyo and Whirlpool. It's hard to find good information online on mini compact fridges, so I suggest you visit a retail store like Walmart, and talk to a sales person. Then go back online and do your discount shopping, right from your home computer.
You can choose from a variety of styles from top freezer bottom freezer, or no freezer. Colors and styles range from the modern look of stainless steel, to black, white and bisque. I like stainless steel, it looks cool and it's not that difficult to keep clean like everyone says it is.
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