How to choose a fridge this Black Friday? Check out the Golden Tips!

This Black Friday, the Kitchen Guide has already provided you with all the essential information to renovate your complete kitchen! From an electric oven and AirFryer to an air-conditioned wine cooler and hob, you already know the step-by-step process for making the right investment. Now only the essential is missing: the fridge!

Above all because the refrigerator is always there and its presence in the kitchen is essential! However, buying your first refrigerator or even upgrading your home to a newer model can be quite a challenge.

Do you know the defrosting specifications or size specifications? Or what new technologies are available for each model? So it is! And these are important questions because they concern the capacity of the appliance.

Then take a look at our advice and find out how to choose, step by step, which refrigerator is the cheapest for your reality! Watch:

The types of defrost

Refrigerators follow two types of defrosting: the Frost cycle or the Frost free🇧🇷 Therefore, you need to pay attention to the type of model purchased, because this detail may seem trivial, but it will make a difference in your home cleaning routine.

To the Frost cycle, as the name suggests: there is a freeze cycle. In it, the walls of the Freezer they gradually become thicker, making periodic thawing. This, in turn, can be done in two ways: semi-automatic or manual.

That is, inside semi-automatic defrosting, just click a button to start the refrigerator defrosting process. Then its operation resumes automatically. On the other hand, the manual defrosting prompts you to turn off the refrigerator yourself and, at the end of the process, to turn it on again.

On the other hand, Frost free It is the most modern type that is on the market🇧🇷 Thanks to this innovative technology that doesn’t require the constant defrosting routine, you only have to worry about it twice a year or, with some models, never!

Yes, it sounds like a dream, but it’s reality: some models of refrigerators Frost free they are self-sufficient and regulate their temperature without the need for defrosting. That is, it is convenience in the form of a household appliance! And the good points don’t stop there: Without ice buildup, you’ll end up with more room in yours Freezer🇧🇷

How many doors is ideal?

The number of ports may seem like a luxury, but it’s actually a very important point to consider when buying. With regard to the flow of use of the refrigerator and domestic habits, for example, the number of doors can affect the practicality of the routine and also generate energy savings.

In this sense, a single-door refrigerator is more compact, perfect for those who live alone or have a smaller family. With the freezer inside, this type of model can hold up to 300L and requires less energy. If your family has a habit of freezing meals, how about thinking about a two-door refrigerator? In these models, the Freezer it is separate and, therefore, it is possible to preserve the temperature of each part with much greater efficiency!

In addition to having a larger capacity in litres, the two door refrigerator can also improve the look of your kitchen, as it can vary in type. superior Freezerwhere the freezer is traditionally on top, or the inversionin which Freezer it’s at the bottom.

In the more technological (and more expensive) models, the variety of doors is even greater. For example, refrigerators side by side they are the ones with two doors, side by side, and equivalent space between them Freezer and refrigerator. In this type of model it is possible to find some refrigerators with capacities up to 450L, perfect for large families.

The refrigerator that adapts to your kitchen

Still speaking of refrigerator dimensions, it is interesting to think of three categories: small (up to 300L), medium (between 300L and 400L) and large (from 400L). Therefore, it is worth keeping an eye on the size from the fridge to acquire!

For this, check the measurements of the refrigerator and avoid surprises! In addition, consideration should also be given to whether the appliance will pass through doorways, corridors, stairways and/or elevators. And finally, you should also leave a 10cm gap above, behind and to the sides of the refrigerator to prevent overheating.

Other important details are: voltage and warranty! Fridges may require 127V or 220V – check before buying to avoid headaches. Finally, don’t forget to check the factory warranty to avoid future problems.

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Ben

Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.