French Door Refrigerators

There are four popular questions I am regularly asked by people as they start their search for a new French Door Refrigerator.   I thought it would be a good ideas to share these questions – and my answers – with you.
Q: What brand of French Door Refrigerator is best?   A: Almost every appliance brand we carry now makes at least one French Door Refrigerator, so there are lots to choose.  I feel that Kitchen Aid, Maytag or Samsung have the best value based on the many years of dealing with these brands.  Above that, however, these three brands separate themselves from the competition by offering a 10-year compressor warranty.  I like that added piece of mind when investing in a great new fridge.  

Refrigerator Style Comparisons

One of the great dilemmas people face when buying a new refrigerator is - 

which style should you buy?

There are many options available to you, but before selecting a refrigerator that has the look you like, you have to make sure it’s going to fit in your kitchen.

The space you have to work with will often limit your style considerations. So, it is important to know what the height, width and depth of the space you have available for your new refrigerator is before you start shopping. Once you have determined your size requirements, it’s time to look at some of your choices.

There are many sizes and styles available to choose from, so to save you some time, I've narrowed it down to the four most popular models:

The French Door

The French Door is the fastest growing style we sell at Barber and Haskill. It has become very popular and can now be found in multiple sizes. Instead of having a traditional single door, this model has two doors – each half the size of a regular fridge door – with one side opening to the left and the other to the right. The freezer is located at the bottom, below the two French doors.

Here are a few benefits to keep in mind about the French Door model.

Choosing a Refrigerator

Choosing a Refrigerator?

When selecting a new refrigerator for your kitchen, there are many things to consider. Watch the video to have Lee of Barber and Haskill walk you through some of these.

1. Size (External). Because fridge size is not standard, there are various dimensions to choose from. If you're interested in renovating your kitchen you can be more flexible in your decision, but more likely you're looking to fit the unit into a pre-existing space. In that case, measuring this space and bringing the dimensions with you on your search will be important.
2. Size (Internal). Just as important as fitting the fridge in your kitchen is the matter of being able to fit your food into your fridge. Maybe you have a big family and need an equally big fridge; maybe a lot of freezer space is a priority for you; maybe the reverse is true. At any rate, it's something you should evaluate beforehand.
3. Design and Layout. While most fridges are pretty similar, there are some key differences in this area. The location of the freezer (whether you would prefer it to be located on the bottom, the top, or at the side), the presence (or absence) of a water and ice maker, number of shelves and drawers, and the layout of the spaces on the door may all be points of interest when shopping for a fridge.
4. Aesthetics. Fridges come in many different colours and have for quite some time; likely you'll be interested in finding one that fits into the current or future colour scheme of your kitchen. Another thing to consider here is stainless steel. While generally desired for its appearance, stainless steel appliances (and their predisposition to fingerprints) have been thought of as a nuisance in family situations. Recent developments have created a stainless steel that is fingerprint resistant! Sound crazy? Come into the store and test it out.

Some other things to think about may be:

- How loud the appliance is,

- How well it fits into your budget, and

- How long the warranty is

Come in to Barber and Haskill in Midland where our associates will help you to find the refrigerator that fits all your needs.

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