In need of a new refrigerator,my wife is wanting a bottom freezer model. They look like a hassle to me.
Anyone liking thier bottom freezer model?
Anyone liking thier bottom freezer model?
New refrigerator,top or bottom freezer?
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I have bottom freezer for about 5 years replaced the top freezer that lasted about 9 years. I like it better than top freezer, the freezer has more capacity and use less power and it seems to run quieter.
I general bottom freezer is more expensive, but I bought it when there was some rebates from power companies in So Cal so I paid less than $600 for 25 cf Whirpool.
I general bottom freezer is more expensive, but I bought it when there was some rebates from power companies in So Cal so I paid less than $600 for 25 cf Whirpool.
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The bottom freezer and double doors with water and ice dispensing is the only fridge I would buy.
But I'm just a college student, lol... 3.1 cu ft mini fridge half full of beer works great for me.
But I'm just a college student, lol... 3.1 cu ft mini fridge half full of beer works great for me.
bottom freezers arent as efficient. cold air falls so the fridge wil be constantly effecting the temp of the freezer.
Originally Posted By: Stewart Fan
In need of a new refrigerator,my wife is wanting a bottom freezer model. They look like a hassle to me.
Anyone liking thier bottom freezer model?
Is it fair to say your wife will be using it 60, 70, 80, 90% (pick your percentage) of the time? Let her have what she wants. But you might mention that refrigerators are usually not changed for what....... 10, 15, 20 years?
In need of a new refrigerator,my wife is wanting a bottom freezer model. They look like a hassle to me.
Anyone liking thier bottom freezer model?
Is it fair to say your wife will be using it 60, 70, 80, 90% (pick your percentage) of the time? Let her have what she wants. But you might mention that refrigerators are usually not changed for what....... 10, 15, 20 years?
I have a Kenmore I bought about 11 years ago. I like it. I just replaced a thermostat on it because the evaporator kept freezing up.
We got a bottom freezer, double door fridge about 4 years ago. Dramatically better than those awful narrow side by sides (which it replaced) and I also prefer it to the top freezer types. You go into the fridge more often than the freezer so why not have it more at eye level?
It has an ice maker in the freezer section but we elected not to go for the dispenser. It takes up a lot of room in the fridge section and door. Grabbing ice from the freezer and a Brita pitcher take care of that need.
As to efficiency, I think any differences are marginal. The Energy Star sticker on ours (a GE) said it would use something like $50 a year.
jeff
It has an ice maker in the freezer section but we elected not to go for the dispenser. It takes up a lot of room in the fridge section and door. Grabbing ice from the freezer and a Brita pitcher take care of that need.
As to efficiency, I think any differences are marginal. The Energy Star sticker on ours (a GE) said it would use something like $50 a year.
jeff
Yep like the bottom freezer. Think about what your opening most. Nice having the refiridge up at eye level. Want a frozen 2lb rib-eye steak on your feet?
Depends on how big a freezer you want AND how often you use it. I don't need a large freezer so my Side-by-Side is the best of both. Ed
short people like bottom freezer models.
I love our bottom freezer refrigerator. It's quiet, energy efficient and puts the most commonly used stuff up where I can get it easily.
The freezer has a large, slide out basket that makes it very easy to get things out.
The freezer has a large, slide out basket that makes it very easy to get things out.
Originally Posted By: mpvue
short people like bottom freezer models.
Nah. I'm 6'3" and my wife is 5'3", we both prefer it to the other types
short people like bottom freezer models.
Nah. I'm 6'3" and my wife is 5'3", we both prefer it to the other types
I too am 6'3" but I prefer the bottom freezer. I believe we all use the refrigerator portion much more often than the freezer. With the fridge at waist height I don't have to bend over to get a beer out.
Originally Posted By: mpvue
short people like bottom freezer models.
tall people like the refrigerator on top.
short people like bottom freezer models.
tall people like the refrigerator on top.
My wife has her heart on purchasing a bottom freezer unit when the one we now have goes kaput. It's a GE side by side, with a water and ice dispenser in the freezer door.
It's going on 15 years old and the only problem I have had is that the ice maker went south three years ago and I replaced that.
It's going on 15 years old and the only problem I have had is that the ice maker went south three years ago and I replaced that.
IMO bottom freezer makes more sense. You're in the refrigerator portion far more often and it's more convenient to be at waist-level. Bending over all the time with the fridge seems stupid.
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Is it fair to say your wife will be using it 60, 70, 80, 90% (pick your percentage) of the time?
I normally do the grocery shopping,and on top of that,about 90% of the cooking.
Is it fair to say your wife will be using it 60, 70, 80, 90% (pick your percentage) of the time?
I normally do the grocery shopping,and on top of that,about 90% of the cooking.
Originally Posted By: mac5150
bottom freezers arent as efficient. cold air falls so the fridge wil be constantly effecting the temp of the freezer.
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Wouldn't you want the coldest air to drop into the freezer vs the frozen air dropping into the fridge?
bottom freezers arent as efficient. cold air falls so the fridge wil be constantly effecting the temp of the freezer.
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Wouldn't you want the coldest air to drop into the freezer vs the frozen air dropping into the fridge?
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