When it comes to compact mini refrigerators the main brands to look out for are Sanyo, Haier, Magic Chef, Danby and Avanti.
Sanyo offer a limited range of compacts, ranging from 1.7 cu ft through to 3.5cu ft. They come generally in black or white color options and tend to be priced at the expensive end of the market. They are generally highly reliable.
Haier have an extensive range of mini refrigerators including many color options and sizes with various storage options so you could find up to three varieties of storage option per common size. This is great and offers the buyer massive flexibility. On costs, haier compete vigoursly and you can often find great value and reliability in their range.
Magic chef have a smaller range than haier but again compete on price leading to some good bargains. Danby are great value but limited choice, but do offer a wider variety of color options and Avanti have a wide range of models but reading on the web convinces me their reputation is tarnished by reliability issues.
Friday, 29 January 2010
Thursday, 28 January 2010
How Do I Select A Compact Mini Refrigerator?
Selecting a compact mini refrigerator is relatively straightforward. You need to visualise what you need the mini refrigerator for. Are you just storing bottles of soda and canned drinks, or are you looking for more versatility and want room for cold meats and dairy products? Will you need an ice box to make ice cubes or is this a frivolous extra.
If you know what you intend to store you can choose a size and storage options. The more versatility you want, generally the bigger the mini refrigerator will have to be. Larger machines will have two shelves and a freezer compartment, smaller machine a single shelf with or without a freezer. All compacts will have door storage for bottles but the big models over 2.5 cu ft will have additional can dispensers.
Consider the running cost. Energy star mini refrigerators are certified to run efficiently, however this can sometimes mean you'll have to forgo an ice compartment. Energy star models are usually smaller by nature to reduce power use so if you are after a smaller refrigerator an energy star model may be for you.
How much do you want to spend? Models of compact mini refrigerator tend to cost from $60 through to $180. Obviously the larger models with more features cost more so bear this in mind when deciding which would be best for you.
If you know what you intend to store you can choose a size and storage options. The more versatility you want, generally the bigger the mini refrigerator will have to be. Larger machines will have two shelves and a freezer compartment, smaller machine a single shelf with or without a freezer. All compacts will have door storage for bottles but the big models over 2.5 cu ft will have additional can dispensers.
Consider the running cost. Energy star mini refrigerators are certified to run efficiently, however this can sometimes mean you'll have to forgo an ice compartment. Energy star models are usually smaller by nature to reduce power use so if you are after a smaller refrigerator an energy star model may be for you.
How much do you want to spend? Models of compact mini refrigerator tend to cost from $60 through to $180. Obviously the larger models with more features cost more so bear this in mind when deciding which would be best for you.
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
What Is A Mini Refrigerator?
Mini refrigerator models have been around for over thirty years. Essentially they are refrigerators that are generally smaller than your standard under the counter refrigerator.
There are two types of refrigerators named mini refrigerators these days. There is the compact or cube refrigerator which essentially looks like a standard fridge but is a great deal smaller, then there is the modern portable mini refrigerator which is often a plastic cased fridge with a carry handle which is generally big enough to take a six pack of cans and nothing more.
Compact mini refrigerators vary in size from 1.7 cuft through to 3.7cu ft and come with or without ice compartments. Portable mini refrigerators are generally available with carrying capacity for 6 cans down to single can refrigerators.
There are two types of refrigerators named mini refrigerators these days. There is the compact or cube refrigerator which essentially looks like a standard fridge but is a great deal smaller, then there is the modern portable mini refrigerator which is often a plastic cased fridge with a carry handle which is generally big enough to take a six pack of cans and nothing more.
Compact mini refrigerators vary in size from 1.7 cuft through to 3.7cu ft and come with or without ice compartments. Portable mini refrigerators are generally available with carrying capacity for 6 cans down to single can refrigerators.
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