French Door Refrigerator

Energy efficiency

The government has required all manufacturers to put an energy guide that spells out an estimate of operating cost in a year and an estimate of electricity use in a year for refrigerators. Make sure you check this out and compare brands because this is the energy consumption you will be looking at all the time.

Warranty

Expect warranty of the refrigerator's moving and sealed parts, plus free service, repair and replacement of malfunctioning materials. The coverage is usually a year, but there are other brands that can give extended warranty. Always check your service guarantee before making a final purchase.

Inspect the shelf

The very center of a refrigerator is its compartment. The french door refrigerator has two doors and each door has various shelves. Make sure that your fridge has shelves that are adjustable and spill proof. Check out the compartment in the door too, this should include storage for milk, juices, eggs, condiments, butter and cheese, just to name a few.

The freezer

The french door fridge is designed with a bottom freezer. The freezer can be accessed by pulling out a drawer. The drawer has two pull out or slide-out baskets where you can place your products that need freezing. Make sure that the bottom freezer is either frost free or automatic defrost.

Ice maker and water dispenser

Not all brands with these features function well. Some ice maker breaks down by itself after some time while other brands have ice makers that work perfectly. It is important that you read a consumer report that talks about which brand has a water dispenser and ice maker that functions properly.

Water filter

It is important to know if your french door refrigerator has a water filter especially when there is a water dispenser feature. Water filters of some brands seldom need to be replaced while others require their filters be changed often.

Door alarm and control panels

The door alarm is actually one of the best features of this type of fridge. The alarm goes off when the refrigerator door is left open or perhaps not properly closed. It would also be great if you could lock your water and ice dispenser, to prevent waste.

Always read and compare

There are various brands in the market for a fridge but remember, never choose your fridge based on brand alone. It is very important that you read a product review and see its consumer rating before you decide on buying.

Remember, the french door refrigerator is a perfect addition to your home appliance but you need to check out the important features first so your investment won't go to waste.