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re: Counter Depth Fridge Worth it?

Posted on 8/15/15 at 9:37 am to
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26481 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 9:37 am to
Get a counter depth and buy a used fridge for the garage. Simple.
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5528 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 9:47 am to
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I had to buy a counter depth for my new house for the same reasons. But I also kept my old fridge and put it in the garage. That's where the beer is.


I did the exact same thing. Was forced to get counter depth because the island was too close to the fridge space.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32739 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 9:56 am to
I'm a perfectionist, so I'd spend the $500, because otherwise it would bother me every time I looked at it.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
56504 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 10:02 am to
I have a seperste big beverage fridge under counter. Without it I would throw my counter depth fridge in the road.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81739 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 10:25 am to
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Fridges are a waste of money. Got rid of mine weeks ago, and never have I looked back.
Huh?
Posted by Pankins
Flahrida
Member since Oct 2010
1189 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 10:52 am to
Why spend more for less fridge space? Bigger is better.
Posted by Libertariantiger
Member since Nov 2012
981 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:16 pm to
The Frigidaire stand alone are the best price, but I don't think the best deal. I had a customer get one. The ice maker wouldn't work, which happens sometimes. Frigidaire sent repair people that couldnt get them apart. They are not that common. They ripped the handle off them and had to replace the front. Also, the stainless is super thin. When they shut the fridge with something in the door and it's not enough space, it leaves an idention you can see if the light hits it right on the outside.
To the question at hand, get a counter depth. They are the best solution within a budget. A built in is too expensive for what you get.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Carolinas
Member since Sep 2003
124188 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:48 pm to
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but I'm OT poor and think the money is better spent elsewhere.
You'll get as much use of of that appliance as any other similar expense you'd lay out. If it makes the kitchen look better and it will, don't be penny-wise and pound foolish. Get the nicer model.

Word of caution though. If you are not going to have a secondary fridge in the house, make sure the counterdepth design will fit the things you'd expect to use it for --- like a pizza box for example. Many won't.
Posted by QuietTiger
New Orleans
Member since Dec 2003
26256 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:52 pm to
It was for my galley kitchen, only thing that would work. They do however have limited capacity so either have a separate freezer/ref. or:
1- not have children
2- go to the store often
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
38416 posts
Posted on 8/15/15 at 3:57 pm to
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Apparently standard fridges stick out up to 9 inches from the cabinets and looks awkward.

You mean it looks like 90% of fridges? I've never thought it looks awkward and for that matter, not sure if I've ever seen a counter depth fridge. Just spend that money elsewhere.
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