If you
are in the market for a new refrigerator, one thing you will have to
consider is which style you want. Generally speaking, there are four
main refrigerator styles: top-freezer, bottom-freezer, side-by-side,
and French Door. Each of these designs offer their own advantages and
disadvantages. In this article, we will compare the top-freezer and
bottom-freezer styles.
the traditional design that you probably picture when you think of
refrigerators. In this style, the freezer is located directly above
the fresh foods compartment.
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These
refrigerators have the lowest starting price and are the cheapest to
repair. -
This
style offers the most usable space per cubic foot. -
The
doors swing wide open to allow for the removal of shelves and bins.
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Top-freezer models typically have less features available than other
styles. -
The wide doors require more room to be fully opened.
refrigerators are the opposite of top-freezer models; the freezer is
accessed via pull-out drawer on the bottom of the unit and the fresh
food compartment is on top.
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The fresh food compartment is located at eye level, which makes it
more convenient to see and grab food. -
This design is more energy-efficient than a top-freezer model.
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Have to bend over to access the freezer section.
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Bottom-freezer refrigerators are usually more expensive than
top-freezer models.
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