Buying Guides & Articles:Compact Refrigerators

Before you buy a new refrigerator, learn about the different types of refrigerators on the market. While one type of refrigerator might have features that appeal to you,... Read more

The most important features increase versatility. Some frills add unnecessary complexity and reduce reliability. Here are refrigerator features to consider... Read more

Compact refrigerators generally have few features, usually a single door, some shelves, and perhaps a drawer and soda-can dispenser... Read more

The largest compacts we tested hold only about one-quarter as much as a typical full-sized refrigerator; the smallest hold one-tenth as much... Read more

Home Depot, Sears, and Wal-Mart sell the most compact refrigerators, followed by Best Buy, Costco, Lowe's, and Target. Appliance and TV stores and Internet vendors... Read more

Manual-defrost freezers, whether chest or upright, are generally quieter and more energy efficient than self-defrosting models of the same type... Read more

We advise buying the largest compact refrigerator that fits your space. Tall models not only hold more but also are the most energy-efficient and deliver the most... Read more

Manufacturers are hot for your dollar as they load their refrigerators with features and fashion. Most, for example, now offer French-door models with side-by-side... Read more

The most space for the money. Chests are slightly more energy efficient than uprights and stay cold longer in power outages... Read more

You've purchased an energy efficient appliance, but do you know how much energy (and money) you'll really be saving? Learn how to decipher those energy labels to find... Read more