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So what is the big debate on french door fridges vs side-by-side?
Posted on 1/30/15 at 9:54 am
Posted on 1/30/15 at 9:54 am
Are people going away from french door on the bottom units?
Having never had one and in the market for a new fridge, I wanted to get some type of consensus.
I'm not into fads and don't want to make a $2000 mistake.
TIA!
Having never had one and in the market for a new fridge, I wanted to get some type of consensus.
I'm not into fads and don't want to make a $2000 mistake.
TIA!
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Posted on 1/30/15 at 9:55 am to Hoop Hooted
Posted on 1/30/15 at 9:56 am to CAD703X
I don't know why anyone would want a side by side, they are pretty much useless
I have a french door fridge and like it
I think the new trend is to go back to the full door fridge with top freezer though
I have a french door fridge and like it
I think the new trend is to go back to the full door fridge with top freezer though
Posted on 1/30/15 at 9:59 am to CAD703X
I wouldn't go side by side... I'd either go french door w/ freezer on bottom or a typical freezer on top both full doors.
A side by side seems like it would waste a lot of space, your divider runs the full height of the fridge instead of the shorter distance across the width.
A side by side seems like it would waste a lot of space, your divider runs the full height of the fridge instead of the shorter distance across the width.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:00 am to CAD703X
buy what works for your needs baw
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:00 am to CAD703X
We have this and love the hell out it!
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:01 am to CAD703X
You're still stuck on this fridge search aren't you?
Read some amazon reviews and pick one out...oh wait.
Read some amazon reviews and pick one out...oh wait.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:01 am to LSUBoo
CAD, make sure you know your counter/cabinet depth. Will dictate on whether you get a "full size" fridge or a "counter mount" depth.
Counter Mounts are significantly more expensive. Or at least they were in my experience. Crazy to think a Fridge with less storage area and smaller overall can cost a thousand dollars more, but whatevs.
Counter Mounts are significantly more expensive. Or at least they were in my experience. Crazy to think a Fridge with less storage area and smaller overall can cost a thousand dollars more, but whatevs.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:01 am to CAD703X
This is why I don't want to be old.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:02 am to CAD703X
We have a side-by-side and I like it, we have 6 in our family and it is just fine for us. The french door with the freezer on the bottom is a pain.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:04 am to BoogaBear
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Read some amazon reviews and pick one out...oh wait.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:07 am to CAD703X
CAD's daily "I'm getting a new house and I want to nit pick everything about it" thread. 
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:11 am to CAD703X
quote:Then get the one that is most functional for your family and ignore the trends. I've had both and it hasn't mattered much to me either way.
I'm not into fads and don't want to make a $2000 mistake.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:14 am to CAD703X
We have the French door side by side with the freezer drawer at the bottom.
Pros - you have more configuration options with your shelves in the fridge since the fridge is wider than the side by side.
Cons - your freezer will seem smaller. I have a full freezer out in the garage for the big items because of this.
Hope this helps. Just remember to get a wifi fridge for your future home automation projects.
Pros - you have more configuration options with your shelves in the fridge since the fridge is wider than the side by side.
Cons - your freezer will seem smaller. I have a full freezer out in the garage for the big items because of this.
Hope this helps. Just remember to get a wifi fridge for your future home automation projects.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:15 am to CAD703X
One person said something negative about french door fridges and it's making you question everything you ever thought you knew about fridges?
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:16 am to CAD703X
Something we are considering when we build is to get a freezerless fridge, and have a stand up deep freeze in a near by utility room. She also wants an ice maker/machine as well. Don't know what your plans are. Maytag and Kenmore make one.
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:16 am to illuminatic
I didn't know there were fads with fridges?
Does Yeti make a fridge or something?
Does Yeti make a fridge or something?
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:16 am to CAD703X
I've had a French door for about a year now. It was a first for me and don't think I'd go back unless I had no other choice. Then I'd buy a deep freezer. Not really sure why it's always described as a pain in the arse....
I like it, of course I don't mind bending over to get stuff out of it. I like the fact that I can put racks of ribs, whole frozen chickens or anything odd shaped that wouldn't stack well in a side by side with ease. Tack that aspect of it along with my vacuum sealer and I can put a boat load of shite in it. Also, has a top sliding drawer in it that I keep frozen veges, fruits etc.
My only complaint is the lack of ice in the maker. I assume that varys by brand though... Doesn't affect me terribly b/c we have room for drinks and shite in the fridge itself
I like it, of course I don't mind bending over to get stuff out of it. I like the fact that I can put racks of ribs, whole frozen chickens or anything odd shaped that wouldn't stack well in a side by side with ease. Tack that aspect of it along with my vacuum sealer and I can put a boat load of shite in it. Also, has a top sliding drawer in it that I keep frozen veges, fruits etc.
My only complaint is the lack of ice in the maker. I assume that varys by brand though... Doesn't affect me terribly b/c we have room for drinks and shite in the fridge itself
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:35 am to Motorboat
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CAD's daily "I'm getting a new house and I want to nit pick everything about it" thread
sorry for wanting to get it right baw
Posted on 1/30/15 at 10:36 am to illuminatic
quote:
One person said something negative about french door fridges
did you actually read that other thread?
no of course now.
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