Non-dispenser

Choosing a New Side by Side Refrigerator While French door refrigerators seem to be all the rage these days, side by side refrigerator still hold a significant share of refrigerator industry sales. Reasons for customers preferring side by side refrigerators include the better access to the freezer compartments (i.e. no digging to find the ice cream), less critical space used for ice storage, and overall better organization and visibility. Whatever your reason, if a side by side is your choice here are three fundamental choices you need to make. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help you choose the configuration that works best for you. Built-In A built-in side by side will fit flush inside your cabinet space, and could even be "integrated" with matching cabinet panels and hidden hinges. Depending on the brand, size, and features this refrigerator could cost $10,000 or more. Counter depth A counter depth side by side refrigerator is going to fit nearly flush with the countertops (25") not counting the door. While they're not built-in, they're attractive looking, and blend into the surrounding cabinets nicely. Full depth A full or standard depth refrigerator will protrude from the kitchen cabinets. This style refrigerator offers more capacity, but can often be 35" deep or more. Consumers often complain about having to navigate around the refrigerator. As you can see, there are tradeoffs among the 3 basic refrigerator configurations. In addition, you'll need to decide among models featuring dispensers and non-dispenser models. You may also have a

When buying a new refrigerator one of the choices you're likely to face is whether you want an external water and ice dispenser or not. Here are the advantages and disadvantages: Advantages of non-dispenser model refrigerators. Most designers agree that external water and ice dispensers are an esthetically unpleasing feature, and detract from the kitchen design. Non-dispenser refrigerators cost less. Most non-dispenser models are available in versions to accept cabinet panels. Many dispenser models are not. Cleanup is an issue. Wood on dispenser models with cabinet panels can discolor or warp. Ice can jam and clog in dispensers. Advantages of dispenser models refrigerators. Convenience. No need to open refrigerator door to get water. Convenience. No need to open freezer door to get ice. Ice dispensers usually offer a choice of cubes or crushed. No such option exists on non-dispenser models. Other nifty features exist on dispensers models such as measured fill, auto fills, and contol lock. Each brand has its own features for its non-dispenser and dispenser models. Several brands offer an internal water dispenser. Sub-Zero just introduced an internal ice and water dispenser. GE has a new external dispenser that has room to hold a pitcher or a coffee pot. To find out more about the selection of brands and models available with or without external dispensers call or visit:Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105 Studio City, CA 91604PH 877 696-2987facebook twitter