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Choosing a Refrigerator

With so many choices and options, shopping for a refrigerator can be overwhelming. What features should you look for, and what should you avoid? Share your refrigerator buying tips and experiences, and help others make good decisions.

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by idunnaeon
Feb 19 '08 Not created equal
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by rocker4ever
Nov 14 '02 Wow, what a process!! (Kenmore Side by Side w/accelerator ice)
Don't jump on the first refrigerator you see, be very picky and specific in your needs, and get the extras YOU WANT. You deserve it! Have fun! ... read full review
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by calwaone
Jun 05 '00 By The Lady Who Sells The No Freezer, REFRIGERATOR ONLY style
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by carmella
Apr 04 '00 Buying a Refrigerator
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by mally
Aug 01 '00 Why Maytag no provides basic info.?
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by jetgraphics
Dec 26 '01 Freezerless Refrigerators
If you want to have the capacity of a commercial kitchen but can't afford the glitzy name brands, mix and match a freezer and a no-freezer refrigerator.... read full review
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by wwsissy
Jan 29 '00 WHAT NO COLD COKE!
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by gregzait
Feb 26 '00 Most Refrigerators are created equal
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by lohave
Feb 07 '00 Purchasing Refrigerators.
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by pjvd
Jan 25 '00 Look at your budget first.
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by deebaby44
May 31 '00 how not to let some one sell you a refrigerator,
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by mally
Jul 24 '00 WHY Barely specs on Freezer/Frig cubic ratio's?
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by Woody1214
Jul 03 '00 Refrigerator Tips
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by eric.mani
Jul 08 '00 refrigerator
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by WORLD
May 02 '00 CONSIDER YOUR LIFESTYLE
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by Lodeedough
Jul 18 '00 DOES IT FIT?
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by kelomeka
Jan 25 '00 Watch out for thin metal door rails!
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by princessbeth
Apr 03 '00 Where Should I Go??
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by johnnyr99
Oct 16 '00 The Most Important Decision In Your Selection
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by herdnut
Jan 20 '00 Keeping It Cool
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by daking101
Apr 21 '00 Appliance Buying Made Easy
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by booger65
Apr 14 '00 ARE YOU UNCERTAIN ON WHICH ONE TO BUY?
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by RELLIS1991
Jul 18 '00 My refrigerator buying experience
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by gauldd01
Jan 30 '00 How to buy a Refrigerator!
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by cah725
Jun 24 '00 You have a refrigerator for a long time
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by calwaone
Oct 22 '00 Don't Buy Almond If You Ever Plan To Match UP!
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by gemmy
May 20 '00 Deciding on a Refrigerator
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by leadinlady
Jul 11 '00 How to Buy a Refrigerator
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by ojsbuddy
Feb 14 '00 Fix the Old One
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by paulprovost
Jan 25 '00 Side by Side Comparisons from an expert
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by calwaone
Feb 07 '01 WHAT THE HECK IS TEMP-ASSURE IN A REFRIGERATOR?
WITH TEMP-ASSURE, YOUR FOOD STAYS COLD WHEN THE DOOR STAYS OPEN!... read full review
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by calwaone
Dec 22 '00 WHAT ABOUT THAT NEW NOISE OF THAT NEW FRIDGE?
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by missi31
Jul 21 '00 So much to prepare for
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by calwaone
Jun 01 '02 WAITING FOR AN ICE DISPENSER THAT DOESN'T USE UP FREEZER SPACE?
STAYED SHY OF SIDE BY SIDES WITH ICE/WATER DISPENSERS TO OPT FOR MORE FREEZER SPACE? NOW, GET BOTH!... read full review
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by Mendelsox
May 30 '02 Updating Refrigerator Reviews
The newest models of all the name refrigerator brands,in whichever configuration one can afford, offer excellent and long-lasting service.... read full review
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by fberfer
Apr 03 '00 Frig shopping is Kool
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by onabreak2
Jun 26 '00 Size Matters Here
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by fixergibs
Oct 09 '00 Keep your "Cool" when Looking for a New "Icebox"
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by Wendypi
Feb 09 '00 Buying a Refrigerator
Compare prices and make sure it has all the features you want. I like cabinet depth refrigerators so they don't stick out into the room.... read full review
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by dmh2000
Jul 05 '00 Buying Appliances Online From Sears.Com
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by nanny922
Feb 24 '00 Refrigerator buying
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by ShiralsSD
Jan 18 '00 Get one with doors!
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by mect1
Jan 29 '00 Look for the Low Price with Quality
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by woonie
Jan 26 '00 Consider Family's Needs and Avoid Cold Shoulder
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by lcase
Jan 19 '00 On-Line Help is Good Advice
Look at all your options and research before you buy. You can save a lot of money by doing a little homework first.... read full review
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by jenzahara
Feb 07 '00 Go for what you can
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by Lindany
Apr 09 '00 The Fridge With THREE Doors!
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by pyallen
May 21 '00 Over, under, side by side
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by mtmama
Jan 26 '00 Look at all the junk in the new refrigerators.
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by metermaid
Jan 26 '00 Refrigerator Buying 101
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by jvandenboom
Nov 25 '00 Height matters...
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by BlackCatt
Jul 05 '00 Should where you shop be where you buy?
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by ValerieG
Jun 11 '00 Valerie's Guide to Buying A Refrigerator
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by dmxrob
May 28 '00 Designed for You......
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by Kahfess
Jan 09 '01 Off We Go
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by rania22
Nov 13 '00 What the saleperson won't tell you
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by calwaone
May 20 '00 How To Buy A Refrigerator By The Lady Who Sells Them
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by thomtaylor
Apr 02 '00 Top 10 list (Sorry Dave)
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by Ahavaani
Feb 08 '00 A lemon of a Frigidaire
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by Zalzan
Jul 06 '00 From the other side
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by junebug531
Jun 08 '00 Yikes! I Need To Buy A What?
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by LemonDork
May 20 '00 Refrigerator--Friend or Foe?
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by coachz
Aug 25 '00 Smart Shoppers Aren't Afraid to Bargain
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by caithnessfan
Dec 03 '00 New Fridge Blues Avoidance
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by storytellers
Jan 19 '00 Make use of on-line sources
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by venus12
Feb 01 '00 fire hazards
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by noslexa
Jan 09 '01 Sears, You need some Delivery people with Common Sense.
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by lcase
Sep 20 '01 Buying a Refrigerator Takes Research
A refrigerator is a major purchase for a family. Research the choices to prevent buying mistakes.... read full review
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by jenni796
May 26 '00 Many more choices, prices, and features.
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by scottcolson
Sep 23 '00 My Sears Appliance Delivery Nightmare
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by blackelve
Apr 17 '00 The Refrigerator Educator
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by donnatheo
Feb 26 '00 Help! We Need A New Refridgerator!
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by Dinday
Mar 21 '00 Ummm, yeah. Buyin' a beer locker thingy.
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by LauraRN
Dec 11 '00 What the heck are the coils??
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by glen22
Jul 24 '09 Why Can't I Find A Good Refrigerator These Days?
Get the simplest non-electronically controlled refrigerator you can find, and take care of it!... read full review
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by ktryathart1
Apr 08 '00 Decisions, Decisions...
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by reneep31
Jun 21 '01 Refrigerator Shopping?
Remember, you will have your refrigerator for several years. Take your time looking and purchase the refrigerator that you want!... read full review
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by pweisenberg
Jan 24 '00 Take an "Experts" Advice...weigh your options.
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by meleahk
Jul 26 '01 Dear can you move the refrigerator please?
Don't stress over buying a refrigerator, stay within your budget. ... read full review
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by willowbear
Feb 01 '00 Refrigerator Education...The Big Payoff
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by JDinPA
Apr 26 '00 Which Refrigerator Is The One For Me?
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by pamelita3099
Jun 18 '02 Nuts and Bolts about Refrigerator Shopping
Take your time, decide what you can spend and check out many models and many yellow tags.... read full review
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by nagels

nagels is a Top Reviewer on Epinions
Dec 07 '00 Food for Thought - Thought for Food
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by badbonz0007

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Jan 01 '01 Size Is Important In This Matter
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by WulfsDen

WulfsDen is a Top Reviewer on Epinions
May 06 '02 Choosing a refrigerator: Follow the Yellow Tag Road.
Refrigerators use more energy than any other kitchen appliance. If you do not have air-conditioning, then a refrigerator will use as much electricity as everything else in your home combined...... read full review
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by worldnick
Jan 25 '00 Dorm 'Fridges: We need cold too
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by hevinly
Jul 09 '00 The ticking fridge
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by junito
Nov 21 '00 Energy consumption is important too!
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by ScienceTeacher
Jun 28 '00 The Big Chill: How To Find the Perfect Frige
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by adonna
Jun 20 '00 A New Refrigerator? Think Fuel Efficiency!
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by Caronis
Jan 19 '00 Do Your Homework -- Not an Impulse Buy
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by heartless2
Jan 27 '00 Amana
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by jacob411
Dec 16 '00 Keeping your coleslaw cold
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by tammy11
Jan 18 '00 Shop around before you buy.
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by ImSharon
Jan 18 '00 Is NOT as easy as it looks!
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by newtownbeans
Dec 23 '00 Expensive But Well Worth It
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by indigochica
May 27 '00 How to buy a fridge
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by KariCotton
Jan 29 '00 Think Practical and No-Frills
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by omegabay
Jan 31 '00 Choose What Will Meet Your Needs
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by Boston987
Apr 13 '00 Think before you "refrigerate!"
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by MickLogan
Mar 10 '00 Take your time.........
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by dbhoutx
Feb 18 '00 Size your Refrigerator for your Family
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by sallye
Aug 02 '00 Take Your Time!
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