Top Mount Vs. Bottom Mount Refrigerator

You've decided to buy a refrigerator? That's great! But before you invest on an appliance that will last you for a decade or more, don't forget to compare brands and different styles of refrigerators. The most common types of refrigerators are bottom mount (or bottom freezer), top mount (or top freezer), French door and side-by-siderefrigerator. In this blog, we're comparing top and bottom mount refrigerators.

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Top Mount Refrigerators

Top mount refrigerators are the most common type of refrigeration. The fridge is split in two compartments. The top compartment is the freezer and the lower compartment is for fresh food. If you are one of those who loves to peek into your freezer frequently and stare for hours, this is probably your type of refrigerator. Meat lovers, ice cream addicts, and frozen fries obsessors will appreciate this type of refrigerator. The freezer is usually available with wider refrigerator shelves. These refrigerators have been around for a long time, and are generally cheaper than their counterparts.

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Bottom Mount Refrigerators

Bottom mount refrigerators are newer in the market compared to the top mount. Similarly, they have split compartments with fresh food on top and freezer compartment below. Fresh veggies, crisp fruits and dairy lovers, this is your kind of refrigerator! If you consume more fresher foods than frozen foods, it is easier to access it as most of it is at eye level. For freezer foods, it gives you a better vantage point to scan the foods because it is located right below you. These refrigerators are modern and can provide a more contemporary or untraditional feel to your kitchen design. The cons to this type is that they are more expensive and might have less storage space.

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Despite the battle, the best way to choose between these two types is to compare your refrigerator needs: types of foods you eat, your budget, your kitchen design and family needs. Stop by any of our showrooms to talk to a product specialist about your refrigerator needs!

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