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Refrigerators may just be the most essential part of any kitchen. They help us to keep our food fresh and healthy while keeping bacteria from growing and allow us to enjoy all kinds of cold treats.

When you’re looking to buy a family fridge, there are three main things to keep in mind: Size, type and other features and considerations.

Choosing the right refrigerator size

The most important choice to make for a new refrigerator is which size you need. Fridges come in a wide range of sizes, from portable mini fridges to colossal 2-door, and 4-door refrigerators.

Consider your household size when making such a choice, since you will need more space to store food for more people. Here are some guidelines for which refrigerator volume you may need:

• 1 - 2 people in household: 200 - 380 liters
• 3 - 4 people in household: 350 - 530 liters
• 5 and more people in household: 450 liters and more

Note that it’s a good idea to have some extra space for when you have guests or are preparing for a certain time of year, so when in doubt, lean on the side of more space rather than less.

Choosing the right refrigerator type

Fridges come in different types, such as:

• Side-by-side refrigerator: Fridge and freezer side by side, which makes the freezer more accessible
• 4-door and 3-door refrigerator (also known as French door refrigerator): Can be combined in different ways, usually with two fridge doors on top and one or two freezer doors or compartments at the bottom
• 2-door refrigerators (or double door refrigerators) are sub-categorized into:
  
  • Top freezer refrigerator: Has a freezer compartment at the top
  • Bottom freezer refrigerator: Has a freezer compartment at the bottom, which means your fridge shelves are higher up and easier to reach

>>> Read more: FAQs about refrigerators

Other factors to consider when buying a fridge

Installation

Installation cost and effort don’t vary much between different refrigerator types, but size of course affects the installation. If you buy a fridge that can be connected to a water line, keep the availability of a connection in mind as well.

Energy efficiency

How many watts a refrigerator consumes is a common concern of many buyers. You might want to consider going for an Electrolux NutriFresh™ Inverter refrigerator as it’s widely known for being highly energy efficient. Here is a blog post on how many watts an Electrolux refrigerator consumes per day and how much you can save on your electricity bill. The more energy a fridge can save, the better for our environment.

Choose the best fridge with Electrolux

Electrolux refrigerators offer a wide variety of features such as the energy-efficient NutriFresh inverter, QuickChill and QuickFreeze functions for your perishables, and TasteGuard to keep your appliance hygienic. Read our Refrigerator buying guide to make your decision process easier.

Electrolux is renowned around the world for its high-quality products and high standards for energy efficiency as well as safety.