January 21st
Freezers of Small Refrigerators
When it comes to cheap small refrigerators, there usually isn’t much in the way of freezer capacity. Most units offer very small freezer compartments that are barely enough to make a tray of ice. But if freezer capacity is something you are taking more seriously then there are some things to know when shopping for a small refrigerator. Almost any standard small refrigerator will come with a little bit of freezing space but it does largely depend on the size of the unit.
For those with very specific freezer needs there is an option that allows the compact size and versatility of a small refrigerator that doesn’t compromise the freezer space. These are dual-function freezer-refrigerators that are all of one or the other. This means that the entire unit can be set to freezer mode or to refrigerator mode but can only do one mode at a time. For those who will use their refrigerator sparingly and have another appliance for their refrigerator needs this could make a lot of sense.
Most cheap small refrigerators such as the compact cube or mini fridge come with half width and full width freezer compartments respectfully. Half width means that the freezer space is one quarter the width of the interior of the refrigerator and fully width means that it stretches the entire top of the refrigerator. The freezer inside a compact cube truly is only good for an ice tray while you could get away with a little more in a full width freezer. It is typically good for flat items such as left over pizza slices or slabs of meat. Although the limited coolness factor makes it less than ideal for keeping meats especially if you are more particular about being safe.
Choosing a top mounted freezer in larger units that offer a separated freezer compartment is a good idea since it helps prevent wasted energy consumption. Those who need more than the half or full width freezer might consider a larger refrigerator that comes with a separate freezer compartment.