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Refrigerator Purchase
Always measure the opening where the fridge is going to be placed. Do take these measurements in with you when you shop. Do not measure the old fridge as this does not help the salesperson show you a fridge that will sit in your spot properly and "breath". The fridge needs air space to "breath" properly....some fridge's have the hot condenser coils on the back of the fridge. This is called a static condenser, this style needs at least one inch of space above the fridge to allow the heat to come out. Some fridge's have an air over system, this means the hot condenser coils are under the fridge and a fan is placed under the fridge to remove the heat from the coils. The air over fridge can be built in as tight as you want, but does collect dust faster and needs the hot coils cleaned at least every 6 months.
Measure your doorways, halls and stairways to see if the railings or doors must come off to get the new refrigerator into your home. Often, the fridge doors can come off, to help assist in a tight entrance problem.
Most, but not all top mount ( freezer on top ) fridge's can be reversed from right hand to left hand and visa-versa.....this is a nice feature when you move and need the door swing to go the other direction.
Fridge noises and running times....
Modern fridge's will make "different" noises than your older one. They are not really noisier than older ones, but they do make a different sound. More often than not...people tell me that after a while, the fridge sounds blend into the every day house noises and they no longer hear the fridge running. Older fridge's ran approx. 50% of the time = 50% on....and 50% off. Modern fridge's run longer than older fridge's. This saves on start up hydro for the compressor = hydro savings. Modern fridge's run approx. 70% of the time and this may go up to 90% on the hot, hazy, humid summer days.
Related link: Buying a refrigerator Link 1
Related link: Buying a refrigerator Link 2
Here are the biggest mistakes you can make when buying a refrigerator. Think about what you want in a fridge before you buy. Fridges are big and heavy so make sure it'll fit where you want it first. Decide how much storage space you need. The right fridge color can make or break your kitchen decor.
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Refrigerator Purchase
Always measure the opening where the fridge is going to be placed. Do take these measurements in with you when you shop. Do not measure the old fridge as this does not help the salesperson show you a fridge that will sit in your spot properly and "breath". The fridge needs air space to "breath" properly....some fridge's have the hot condenser coils on the back of the fridge. This is called a static condenser, this style needs at least one inch of space above the fridge to allow the heat to come out. Some fridge's have an air over system, this means the hot condenser coils are under the fridge and a fan is placed under the fridge to remove the heat from the coils. The air over fridge can be built in as tight as you want, but does collect dust faster and needs the hot coils cleaned at least every 6 months.
Measure your doorways, halls and stairways to see if the railings or doors must come off to get the new refrigerator into your home. Often, the fridge doors can come off, to help assist in a tight entrance problem.
Most, but not all top mount ( freezer on top ) fridge's can be reversed from right hand to left hand and visa-versa.....this is a nice feature when you move and need the door swing to go the other direction.
Fridge noises and running times....
Modern fridge's will make "different" noises than your older one. They are not really noisier than older ones, but they do make a different sound. More often than not...people tell me that after a while, the fridge sounds blend into the every day house noises and they no longer hear the fridge running. Older fridge's ran approx. 50% of the time = 50% on....and 50% off. Modern fridge's run longer than older fridge's. This saves on start up hydro for the compressor = hydro savings. Modern fridge's run approx. 70% of the time and this may go up to 90% on the hot, hazy, humid summer days.
Related link: Buying a refrigerator Link 1
Related link: Buying a refrigerator Link 2
Here are the biggest mistakes you can make when buying a refrigerator. Think about what you want in a fridge before you buy. Fridges are big and heavy so make sure it'll fit where you want it first. Decide how much storage space you need. The right fridge color can make or break your kitchen decor.
Repair parts, troubleshooting how-to videos, repair instructions and more
Related Links​jeff sr.