Refrigerator design and dimensions
The best option for a small kitchen is a refrigerator approximately 150-200 cm in height, with a standard size of 60x60.The specific height of the device should be chosen taking into account the number of users - for one or two people there will be enough small refrigerator, and for a large family it is better to choose a model with a height of about 2 m. The width or depth usually varies within the dimensions that allow you to place the kitchen.
The required useful volume of freezing and refrigerating chambers is also determined based on the number of people who will use it. Too big a refrigerator will consume more electricity, which will make its use impractical, and a small one will be inconvenient when placing more products than the one for which it is designed.
Internal unit of the
refrigerator To understand how to choose a refrigerator, you need to know how many cameras users need for its convenient use. On the market are devices with one, two and three cameras. If there is no need to store products for a long time, one can safely choose a one-chamber version. But if there is a need to store frozen products, it is worth considering models with a freezer.
At the low temperature compartment there is usually a marking indicating the temperature regime in which the camera operates:
- No icons - the shelf life of products is 2-3 days.
- * - temperature -6 degrees allows you to keep the freshness of products up to 14 days
- ** - minus12 degrees - shelf life reaches 3 months
- *** - minus 18 - the products are stored in the camera for up to a year.
Predominantly choose two-door models in the presence of a freezer, as their use is more convenient than analogues with a single door. Refrigerators with an upper compartment under the freezer are also more comfortable to operate. If there is a large number of products that require long-term storage, you need to look for models with the function of quick freezing.
Refrigerator defrosting type
Household refrigerators come with two defrosting systems:
- Drip-condensate accumulates on the back of the device, draining into a special chute, and then falls into the sump above the compressor, evaporation of water occurs. Such models need to be thawed at least once every six months.
- Dry Frost System No Frost - the cooling of the products is due to the circulation of cold air, as a result of which the ice does not freeze on the surface of the products and parts of the device, cooling occurs more evenly, the refrigerator does not require defrosting.
Functionality and design of the
The modern range includes the appearance of functions such as an electronic control panel, antibacterial coating of internal surfaces, the presence of an ice generator and the like. Of course, the availability of additional features affects the value of the goods.
As a rule, one or two compressors are installed in household refrigerators. With the operation of one compressor, the load on the motor is amplified, and it is also impossible to establish different temperature conditions in the chambers. In two-compressor models, it is possible to control the temperature and independent operation of different compartments.
It is also worth paying attention to the energy consumption class of equipment - the most economical option is the one with A ++ marking, it is the least expedient to purchase models, class C is the least profitable in terms of energy consumption.
Before choosing a refrigerator, you need to clearly formulate your requirements for this device, then read the recommendations above and then purchase.
