How to Find the Right Dorm Size Refrigerator For You
If you are a college student living away from home, or an independent individual in a small apartment,most likely your space is limited.
A normal to large sized refrigerator is just out of the question.
Your solution may be a dorm size refrigerator.
Before shopping for compact refrigerators, you might want to measure the available room space.
Sanyo is a recommended brand with various sizes on hand.
The smallest one currently being offered is 1.
7 cubic feet - available in the sleek SRA1780 series, priced at around $120 - $180 (depending on the store).
The width-height-depth dimensions are 17.
75"-19.
38"-18.
63".
These models have a freezer compartment, drinks compartment for 2 liter bottles, a wire coated interior shelf and reversible door.
Available colors are black and white.
If you want more space, there is also an available 2.
4 cubic feet size - SRA2480M.
This is a widely popular model.
At $140-$190, it has two shelves, a vertical can dispenser, and a half width freezer compartment with ice cube trays.
An even larger sized model is the SR-560 that comes with a built in additional vegetable bin.
Priced at around $300, it is perfect if you share a place with roommates.
Another brand with good ratings in the dorm size refrigerator department is Avanti.
One of the 1.
7 cubic feet models is the BCA1802SS1 1.
7 All Refrigerator, made with stainless steel.
It has an auto defrost feature, flush back design, and the door rack can store 2 liter bottles which is really convenient for large sodas.
The price is reasonable at $127 to $170.
If you want more space with less width, the RM3250W Counterhigh refrigerator is available, featuring 3.
1 cubic feet of space at only 17 inches wide and 32 inches tall.
It has a can dispenser which can store up to seven 12 oz.
cans, slide out shelves and a separate chiller compartment which is great for fresh produce.
It is usually has a price range of $150 to $250.
The RM4550 is another larger sized option.
It features three shelves and it has 4.
5 cubic feet for storage and is priced between $180 - $216.
It has a standard white exterior, manual defrost system, adjustable shelves and a can dispenser.
It also has a flush back design and recessed door handles to save even more space.
This is important when every inch counts.
In choosing a dorm size refrigerator, it is important to buy those with at least one year warranties - as smaller refrigerators are not as durable as larger ones.
Make sure to check out the refrigerator's storage shelves too - they should be efficiently arranged to give you the most space possible.
And as with all refrigerators, make sure that the thermostat works, check for energy efficiency, and make sure that it doesn't hum too loudly!
A normal to large sized refrigerator is just out of the question.
Your solution may be a dorm size refrigerator.
Before shopping for compact refrigerators, you might want to measure the available room space.
Sanyo is a recommended brand with various sizes on hand.
The smallest one currently being offered is 1.
7 cubic feet - available in the sleek SRA1780 series, priced at around $120 - $180 (depending on the store).
The width-height-depth dimensions are 17.
75"-19.
38"-18.
63".
These models have a freezer compartment, drinks compartment for 2 liter bottles, a wire coated interior shelf and reversible door.
Available colors are black and white.
If you want more space, there is also an available 2.
4 cubic feet size - SRA2480M.
This is a widely popular model.
At $140-$190, it has two shelves, a vertical can dispenser, and a half width freezer compartment with ice cube trays.
An even larger sized model is the SR-560 that comes with a built in additional vegetable bin.
Priced at around $300, it is perfect if you share a place with roommates.
Another brand with good ratings in the dorm size refrigerator department is Avanti.
One of the 1.
7 cubic feet models is the BCA1802SS1 1.
7 All Refrigerator, made with stainless steel.
It has an auto defrost feature, flush back design, and the door rack can store 2 liter bottles which is really convenient for large sodas.
The price is reasonable at $127 to $170.
If you want more space with less width, the RM3250W Counterhigh refrigerator is available, featuring 3.
1 cubic feet of space at only 17 inches wide and 32 inches tall.
It has a can dispenser which can store up to seven 12 oz.
cans, slide out shelves and a separate chiller compartment which is great for fresh produce.
It is usually has a price range of $150 to $250.
The RM4550 is another larger sized option.
It features three shelves and it has 4.
5 cubic feet for storage and is priced between $180 - $216.
It has a standard white exterior, manual defrost system, adjustable shelves and a can dispenser.
It also has a flush back design and recessed door handles to save even more space.
This is important when every inch counts.
In choosing a dorm size refrigerator, it is important to buy those with at least one year warranties - as smaller refrigerators are not as durable as larger ones.
Make sure to check out the refrigerator's storage shelves too - they should be efficiently arranged to give you the most space possible.
And as with all refrigerators, make sure that the thermostat works, check for energy efficiency, and make sure that it doesn't hum too loudly!