It’s time for an upgrade. If you’re looking to find the perfect refrigerator for your kitchen, looking over the following few questions will provide a good marker for what you should be looking for.
What size refrigerator do I need?
Consider the room you have
Ready for a new refrigerator? First, think about the general space that is or will be available in your kitchen (or wherever you plan to place your refrigerator). Many times, measuring your kitchen space will be enough to figure out how big or what type of refrigerator you should get. But, don’t forget to give your measurements a bit of room, as you should also be considering how much space is needed around a refrigerator.
Consider the space you need
When it comes to refrigerator capacity, you should be realistic. How much food does your family consume each week? Is it mostly frozen goods or fresh produce? Assessing your average consumption as well as what types of groceries you purchase is a good way to find out how much storage and what type of storage space you'll need for your family.
- Household size : The most obvious factor to your capacity needs is the size of your household, namely, how many mouths there are to be fed at every meal.
- Grocery shopping habits : Depending on the size of your family, or the lack thereof, there are substantial differences in grocery shopping, food consumption and storage patterns.
- Frozen food / fresh produces : Depending on how you cook and what ingredients you use, the type of refrigerator and capacity will always prove more and more relevant in the long-run.
What size do refrigerators come in?
Large
- 90cm wide and above
- 600L and above
Medium
- 70cm wide and above
- 400L and above
Small
- Up to 60cm wide
- Up to 300L and above
Large refrigerator
If you have a large family with 4 or more family members, the importance of a large refrigerator is self-explanatory. You cook and dine in more often, store more food at once, and shop for more various types of groceries. The larger the family, the larger and more important the refrigerator becomes. If you have plenty of kitchen space, consider a large refrigerator with various compartments and features to make sure the family is getting the perfect meal every day. Large refrigerators can be found in more expensive types, including American Style and French Door refrigerators. Large types usually come in capacities over 600L which is around 30 shopping bags with an exterior width of 90cm or wider.
Medium refrigerator
For couples or families of three, the keyword is to look ahead. This is the point at which the significance of a refrigerator changes. You will be looking for things that you’ve never considered before, including energy savings, aesthetics, and spaciousness that will accommodate new members to the family while not making the refrigerator too big for the kitchen. Look for no smaller than a 70cm refrigerator and consider various features that will benefit you in the long run. 70cm wide refrigerators can be typically found in bottom mount freezers and come in capacities around 458L and with an exterior width around 70cm.
Small refrigerator
Small refrigerators (also called as slimeline refrigerators)are essential for single or couple households or for families that are limited in kitchen space. you will need to find a refrigerator that fits perfectly and still gives you the features for a smaller household’s consumption patterns. If you’re looking for a refrigerator that maximizes its size for storage, we recommend our SpaceMaxTM models, which have thinner walls which allows for more capacity in the same exterior dimensions while not being affected in insulation performance as well. Small refrigerators can be found in bottom mount freezers or one door refrigerators and generally come in capacities up to 489L which is around 20 -24 shopping bags, with an exterior width of up to 65cm, Double-check the refrigerator dimensions before purchasing to ensure your purchase fits spaciously.
How to measure for a new refrigerator?
Not sure how much space is needed around a new refrigerator? Always check a refrigerator is going to fit the space that’s available by measuring the dimensions of the refrigerator as well as your kitchen space carefully.
1. Width, Depth, Height
For exterior dimensions, it’s important to factor in the more forgettable components, such as handles, doors and compartments when fully opened, any bulkiness in the back, etc. If you’re positioning your refrigerator next to a wall, leave 5~7cm on the hinge side of the door. If you’re fitting beneath a counter or low ceiling, make sure to measure for the height as well.
2. Measure the delivery path
Don’t forget about the delivery path. Numerous customers have reported having to return their purchased refrigerators because they didn’t fit inside their front door, elevators, or hallways. To prevent such unwanted returns, map out a route in advance that the refrigerator has no problem passing through.
3. Ventilation space
When installing your refrigerator, it’s critical to factor in for ventilation space to make sure your refrigerator doesn’t overheat. We recommend that you give 5~7cm of space on all sides, but make sure to give at least 2~3cm if you’re tight in space.
4. Island Kitchen
If you have an island kitchen, make sure that your refrigerator is not obstructed by it at any point. Measure the dimensions of your refrigerator in advance with all doors and compartments fully opened and compare to the actual space to prevent obstruction.
