The 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Buying a New Refrigerator

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If you’ve spent any time looking at refrigerators lately, you know they’ve changed a lot.

The amazing array of options now include fridges that fit into a drawer and others that give you the weather report. Brooklyn-based appliance retailer and e-commerce company AJ Madison has embraced a wide variety of models from major brands to help you find what works for your lifestyle.

To help customers explore every possibility, they’ve created a refrigerator buying guide.

When selecting a refrigerator — one that will last and work for you for years — you’ll want to think about style, features and how much storage you need.

To help you get started, here are five questions to ask yourself:

1. What are my food-buying habits?

If you shop infrequently and stock up on frozen foods, you might need more freezer space vs. the person who buys fresh foods weekly. If, on the other hand, your fridge is exploding with heirloom carrots and baby brussels sprouts, check out refrigerators that put fresh food at eye level and the freezer below.

2. What size fridge do I need?

Your storage needs, the amount of space you have in your kitchen, your design plan and budget all factor into how much refrigerator you need. A good rule of thumb is to allow for 4 to 6 cubic feet of cold storage for every adult in your household.

3. What style best matches my kitchen décor?

AJ Madison offers a ton of different refrigeration styles, from French doors to side-by-side refrigerator options. A built-in refrigerator is designed to match and fit flush with your cabinets so you won’t even see it. A counter-depth refrigerator, such as one with French doors by LG Studio, simulates a built-in look but is more affordable. Other options include under-the-counter refrigerated drawers. You have your choice of the latest finishes, such as black stainless steel from LG Studio, and even handle styles, including recessed (invisible) ones.

4. What features do I need the most?

There are so many innovative features in today’s refrigerators to make your life easier. Some models conserve energy. Some refrigerators allow you to see what’s inside from your phone. Individually climate-controlled drawers can store a variety of produce with different temperature and humidity needs — because tomatoes are tastier when stored at higher temperatures than bok choy. Full-width pantry drawers can store large trays of food for entertaining. That’s just a start.

5. Should I get a wine cooler?

If you’re a serious entertainer, you might want to look into a wine cooler, beverage center, ice maker or Kegerator for frosty draft brews.

Looking for more tips and guidance through your refrigeration journey? Want to know how to measure your space to be sure your new fridge will fit? Check out AJ Madison’s refrigerator buying guide to assist you every step of the way.

Or stop by their Brooklyn showroom to see all the refrigerator options yourself. Call (800) 570-3355 to set up an appointment with one of their appliance experts.