Kenmore Elite RefrigeratorALL ABOUT THE KENMORE ELITE REFRIGERATOR AND MORE There are many refrigerator models to choose from however they are manufactured by only a relative few companies, and often very similar models are sold under different brand names. The big and well known manufacturers include General Electric, Kenmore, Frigidaire and Whirlpool and they claim around 75% of the US top freezer market. Top freezer refrigerators These make up around 50% of all refrigerator models sold. They are space saving, and relatively inexpensive to operate, and the eye level freezer is a big plus. Typical appliance widths are in the range 24-36 inches. They have rather wide shelves and reaching in the back is also easy, however the vegetable drawers are at the bottom, it is all a compromise When you opt for side-by-side models, that is one side freezer and the other side is the frig, the same brands plus Maytag are the majority market holders. Bottom freezer models are marketed by the above plus Amana, Fisher-Paykel, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Sub-Zero, Thermador, Viking and Korean makers LG and SAMSUNG REFRIGERATORS . Most manufacturers also offer premium market end products and built-in refrigerators are also made ALL ABOUT THE KENMORE ELITE REFRIGERATOR AND MORE Side-by-Side refrigerators These kitchen appliances generally have a full range of additional features that include front door ice and water dispensers. They also have temperature-controlled bins and rapid ice-making cycles. They are however more expensive than an equivalent sized top-freezer type and are less energy efficient. Bottom-freezer refrigerators These are quite popular for those that use the freezer less and want easier access to general refrigerated food. Having owned one of these types I found it quite good. They do cost more than a top freezer type refrigerator. You should think carefully about your typical refrigerator and freezer usage when at home and whether the type of refrigerator you are considering buying matches it. A Kenmore Elite Refrigerator may just be ideal. The fresh food compartment in your refrigerator is probably used more frequently then the freezer, so having it located on the top or at the side greatly improves accessibility. The bottom mounted freezer refrigerators generally have slide-out baskets instead of the usual shelves, and this makes contents access much easier. This however can be a disadvantage as often the crispers in fridges with the freezer located at the bottom tend to get too cold sometimes. When looking at Kenmore Elite Refrigerator check this point out. In a side-by-side refrigerator the compartments tend to be quite narrow and deep. This tends to then make it more difficult to reach into, and slide out shelves often help but this can also restrict your food storage options. Think about whether you could fit a frozen pizza flat into this space. The upside is that narrow doors can be less intrusive into your kitchen passage space when they are open. Another negative is that the relatively tall compartments of side by side refrigerator can affect the even distribution of cold air, and the result is variations in the internal temperatures throughout both refrigerator and freezer, in particular at the top. When you are installing a side by side refrigerator, use caution as the cabinets have a tendency to twist unless you are very accurate with the height adjustment. Want to know about REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENCY then read this useful advice. If you want to know more about Want to know about ICE MAKER PROBLEMS then you will find this troubleshooting advice very helpful. Before you hand over your money always check that the refrigerator can actually fit through your doors at home and this is an issue with a side by side refrigerator. Will your Kenmore Elite Refrigerator actually fit? When planning your refrigerator purchase always make sure that you consider that all refrigerators require some space around them. Measure your available space, and read the shop brochures or manual that advise how much space is required. If there is limited ventilation it will drastically affect performance. |