Avoid The Seven Biggest Regrets of Refrigerator Buyers
My cousin Dave is remodeling his home and in the market for a new refrigerator, so when he saw me Saturday, the first words out of his mouth were "What do I need to know about buying a new refrigerator?" Remodeling the home can be a painful undertaking, and I've seen many people agonize over a new refrigerator choice, simply because they don't know what to look out for.
Hopefully, after reading this post, your decision will be easier and you'll avoid these seven big mistakes when buying a refrigerator.
1.
Buying a refrigerator that is too small.
Of all the mistakes people make when buying a new fridge, this is by far the most common.
If you aren't putting in new cabinets, then you are limited, but if you are replacing them, then whatever size you think is just right, get the next size up.
You won't regret this one, trust me.
2.
Too Small of a Freezer.
Considering a french door model? Think again.
Most people who buy French door styled fridges regret it, because it cuts down on what you can fit in the freezer.
3.
Not Springing for the Water.
Coming in right behind a fridge that's too small are those who regret not getting a model with a water dispenser.
Especially if you're redoing the kitchen, this one should be a no-brainer.
4.
Cutting Corners.
This is one you don't even realize until it's too late.
All refrigerators look alike in the show room.
But once you start actually using it, you realize that the savings you pocketed are costing you in terms of features, like easy to clean and adjust shelves, smaller door space, inaccessible corners.
Know what you're getting for your dollar.
Speaking of which...
5.
Energy Inefficiency.
Saving a few dollars up front can cost you later.
Make sure your new refrigerator is rated high for energy efficiency.
6.
Not Getting Stainless.
This is another interesting regret a lot of refrigerator buyers have.
There's something about a colored model that people get sick of sooner than with stainless.
No one ever regrets buying a stainless model, but almost everyone complains about their colored model.
7.
Ice, Ice Baby! This one cuts both ways.
For a French door, the ice maker really, really cuts into the space, and those owners absolutely hate their ice maker.
But buyers of other styles who didn't get an ice maker more often than not regret it.
Hopefully, after reading this post, your decision will be easier and you'll avoid these seven big mistakes when buying a refrigerator.
1.
Buying a refrigerator that is too small.
Of all the mistakes people make when buying a new fridge, this is by far the most common.
If you aren't putting in new cabinets, then you are limited, but if you are replacing them, then whatever size you think is just right, get the next size up.
You won't regret this one, trust me.
2.
Too Small of a Freezer.
Considering a french door model? Think again.
Most people who buy French door styled fridges regret it, because it cuts down on what you can fit in the freezer.
3.
Not Springing for the Water.
Coming in right behind a fridge that's too small are those who regret not getting a model with a water dispenser.
Especially if you're redoing the kitchen, this one should be a no-brainer.
4.
Cutting Corners.
This is one you don't even realize until it's too late.
All refrigerators look alike in the show room.
But once you start actually using it, you realize that the savings you pocketed are costing you in terms of features, like easy to clean and adjust shelves, smaller door space, inaccessible corners.
Know what you're getting for your dollar.
Speaking of which...
5.
Energy Inefficiency.
Saving a few dollars up front can cost you later.
Make sure your new refrigerator is rated high for energy efficiency.
6.
Not Getting Stainless.
This is another interesting regret a lot of refrigerator buyers have.
There's something about a colored model that people get sick of sooner than with stainless.
No one ever regrets buying a stainless model, but almost everyone complains about their colored model.
7.
Ice, Ice Baby! This one cuts both ways.
For a French door, the ice maker really, really cuts into the space, and those owners absolutely hate their ice maker.
But buyers of other styles who didn't get an ice maker more often than not regret it.
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