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Appliance Repair Doctor: First Step to Buy the Right Refrigerator

One of the biggest purchases your going to make in the home is buying a new refrigerator. Appliance Doctor the undisputed king of Westchester refrigerator repair is here to give you some practical tips when it comes time to making the smart choice when choosing your next refrigerator.

The first thing that needs to be addressed is the space in which this new appliance is going to fit. Taking this measurement if it is going into an existing space is very important. Once you know the space in which you have to work will aid you in narrowing down the choices available to you in this slot. Be mindful when measuring to watch out for baseboards which could completely mess up your calculation if missed. Make sure ample room is left for the fridge doors to be able to open sufficiently.

Left and Right Refrigerator Door Configuration

Choosing the right door style for your space has an impact on your efficiency and productivity in the kitchen. Choose from left or right opening or French style doors. When choosing left or right opening makes sure the fridge opens toward the center of the kitchen as opposed to away from it. Left or right opening swing doors are a basic proven design albeit with a couple of shortcomings. These doors will require you to bend to retrieve what you need from the fridge, particularly from the lower shelves. Also, these styles don’t do you any favors when trying to keep the cold air in when the fridge door is open.

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French Door Refrigerator

French doors have fast become a favorite due to there aesthetic appeal and convenience. These models have two doors located on the upper half of the refrigerator that opens from the middle out. The benefit of these doors is no bending is required when accessing the fridge portion of this unit even in the veggie crisper as the freezer is typically placed below the double doors. Refrigerators with double French doors offer the benefit of only needing to open a single door to gain access. While versatile this helps to keep the cold inside the fridge allowing it to operate more efficiently.

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