Why Choose Counter Depth Refrigerators?

Counter depth refrigerators have become more and more popular over the last several years. One of the biggest reasons for this is the custom, built-in look you can get with them.

A counter depth refrigerator is basically the same depth as the rest of your kitchen cabinets. Because of this, they can be integrated into the cabinets much better than a standard full-size refrigerator.

Some of the latest counter depth models even have the option of paneling covering the front of the fridge, which can be matched to the rest of your kitchen cabinets. This makes the refrigerator look like a custom-made built-in model, even though it really isn't.

Counter depth refrigerators have two main advantages - space savings and aesthetics. The space saving comes from the fact that the refrigerator doesn't stick out past the counters, so you gain some space in front of it. This is mainly an advantage in smaller kitchens where every inch counts.

The other advantage - esthetics - is a little bit personal. Some people like the built-in look while others prefer a large stainless steel refrigerator, or some other design. This is purely a matter of taste when it comes right down to it.

There are also a couple of disadvantages, however - price and capacity.

Counter depth refrigerators tend to be more expensive than other full-size models. Whether or not you can justify that additional cost will depend on your budget and just what kind of effect you're looking for when you're all finished.

The capacity disadvantage is kind of the flip side of the space savings advantage. Because the refrigerator is not as deep, you lose some storage capacity inside it.

If you tend to pack your refrigerator to the gills and are always shifting things around to make a little more space, a counter depth model probably isn't for you.

But if you're willing to give up a little bit of storage space to get the look and style of one of these fridges, you can get an impressive looking kitchen for a lot less than if you had a custom refrigerator made for you.

Autor: Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith writes about counter depth refrigerators and other related topics at http://counterdepthrefrigerator.wordpress.com/

Added: October 12, 2009
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Where to Find the Right Refrigerator Parts

Finding replacement refrigerator parts isn't always the easiest thing to do if you're a do-it-yourselfer who likes to fix your own appliances.

Most of the major brands aren't keen on selling parts directly, for two reasons. First, they don't want to have to deal with someone who may not have the skills to replace the part, and winds up causing more problems than they fix.

And second, they would prefer to send one of their repair people to do the work so they can bill you for the labor as well!

All is not lost, however. Fortunately, there are a number of websites where you can get parts for almost any brand and model of refrigerator.

Easy Appliance Parts is one of the bigger parts suppliers on the web. They sell parts for all the major brands, including Frigidaire, Maytag, Kenmore, GE and more.

The way their website works is you enter the model number of your refrigerator, and you'll get a list of all the parts available to order. You can get everything from a replacement rack or crisper drawer, right down to the circuit board assembly.

They even give you instructions for finding the model number of your refrigerator in case you can't find it. Many of the manufacturers do a pretty good job of hiding this information, so this can be quite helpful in some cases.

Another good source for refrigerator parts is Parts Select. They have a similar system to Easy Appliance Parts, so finding the part you need is pretty straightforward. They also carry parts for most other major appliances, so it's not just refrigerators.

If you're able to do the repairs yourself, and have the skills to diagnose the problem, this can save you a lot of money compared to paying a repair service to send someone to fix your refrigerator.

Just keep in mind that this may void your warranty, so if your refrigerator is still covered by the manufacturer's warranty, you're probably better off getting them to service it for you. After all, if it's under warranty it should be free anyway.

Autor: Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith writes about refrigerator parts and other related topics at http://hubpages.com/hub/refrigerator-parts

Added: October 11, 2009
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What to Look For in an RV Refrigerator

An RV refrigerator is one of the most-used appliances in most people's RVs. Even if you don't do a lot of cooking inside the RV, you will always need to store food in the refrigerator to keep it cold and/or fresh.

There are several types you can choose from when looking at these refrigerators:

- Propane
- 12 volt
- Dual AC/DC power

Propane refrigerators are the most common ones you'll find for RVs. There are a couple advantages to them over both the other types.

First, they can generally get colder and will do it faster than models using either of the other two power sources.

Second, because they are more common there are a lot more places that sell parts for them and service them. This can come in really handy if you're in a strange place, hundreds of miles from home when your refrigerator stops working.

12v refrigerators plug into a standard 12 volt power source, which you'll find in almost every RV as well as cars, trucks, boats and other types of vehicles.

These refrigerators tend to have weaker compressor motors than their propane counterparts, so they aren't as effective at cooling food and generally won't get as cold.

They're less expensive, however, which is their biggest advantage. If you want to keep costs down, they can be a good way to go. Just keep in mind that there aren't as many places that service them so if you run into trouble a long way from a repair center, you could wind up having to replace it (which could wind up costing you more in the long run).

Dual AC/DC power refrigerators are essentially the same as 12 volt models, but they can also be plugged into a standard 120/240v outlet. These are useful if you need to move the refrigerator back and forth between the RV and home, the cabin, the office, etc.

Which type you choose is ultimately going to depend on how you're going to use it, as well as how much time you're likely to be spending in your RV.

Autor: Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith writes about RV refrigerators and other related topics at http://refrigeratorrev.livejournal.com/

Added: October 9, 2009
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