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We researched refrigerators from top brands like Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Whirpool, Smeg, and LG.
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Theyre at just the perfect height for kids, so this is also a great fridge for families.
Even with all this, you’re free to still accommodate large items like frozen pizzas.
The fridge has bright lighting, deep door bins, two sliding crispers, and two adjustable wire shelves.
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The freezer also has deep door bins and an adjustable full-width shelf.
The freezer is a bit cramped, but each section has its own temperature controls.
The Whirlpool WRF555SDFZ French Door Refrigerator provides our favorite filtration, withWhirlpool’s EveryDrop filtration systembuilt right in.
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Its available in fingerprint-resistant stainless and black stainless steel, along with standard black and white options.
The crisper drawers are also clear, and theyre also humidity-controlled to keep your produce fresh longer.
The use of two evaporators alsoprevents odorsfrom mixing between the compartments for fresher-tasting food.
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If youre working with limited space, our best for small kitchens pick is theSmeg Retro-style Bottom Freezer FAB32ULRD3.
These models have passed rigorous testing to prove their energy savings.
That can add up to hundreds of dollars in savings over the life of a fridge.
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Look for the Energy Star Most Efficient rating for even more efficient models.
Energy Star certifications are a good way to find efficient refrigerators, but they dont tell the whole story.
Lower kWh values indicate better energy efficiency, helping you save on electricity costs!
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Other top-freezer models are more efficient, which disqualifies it.
Retailers often provide energy use estimates, and you cancheck energy use on the Energy Star website.
Some fridges come with just an ice dispenser or allow you to install one later.
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Others include a through-door dispenser that provides cool water and ice on demand, which are nice upgrades.
Since these options let you minimize the time the fridge door is open, they can help save energy.
Theyre typically designed to hold drinks and other small items.
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This system slows down the ripening of fruits and veggies in your fridge.
For example, the app will alert you if the door is left open.
Specialty fridges on the market include wine fridges and beverage coolers.
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Like regular fridges, they come in high-capacityand narrow builds.
For example, some wine fridges have multiple zones for properly chilling any white and red wine.
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