Which Refrigerator Size Is Best for You?

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Side-by-Side

The side-by-side refrigerator is one of two types that maximize storage space, so it’s typically really wide. This means it takes up a lot of space in the kitchen.

A pair of doors swing outward to reveal a refrigerator compartment, usually on the right side, and a freezer compartment on the left. The freezer is often narrower than the refrigerator, but in some models they’re the same size.

This is another good choice for people with large families, or who need extra freezer space.

• Width: 33 to 40 inches.
• Height: 66 to 72 inches.
• Depth: 30 to 32 inches.
• Capacity: Up to 29 cubic feet.

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French Door

This type isn’t quite as wide as a side-by-side, but usually offers a larger capacity. The refrigerator compartment has two swinging doors, with the freezer inside a drawer on the bottom of the unit. The lack of a partition between the refrigerator and the freezer and a little more depth account for the extra space.

Choose this large-capacity refrigerator if you have a spacious kitchen and a large family.

• Width: 29 to 36 inches.
• Height: 68 to 70 inches.
• Depth: 29 to 34 inches.
• Capacity: Up to 31 cubic feet.

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Built-In

Instead of taking up kitchen floor space, a built-in refrigerator becomes part of the cabinetry. Some are counter depth, and others stick out slightly beyond the counters. This type usually comes with a top-mounted compressor. While that adds height to the appliance, it doesn’t contribute to capacity.

Built-in refrigerators can be single-door, side-by-side or French-door style, and they come in a wide assortment of sizes. They tend to be more expensive than freestanding models. But if you aren’t on a budget, you’ll appreciate the elegance and extra space.

• Width: 22 to 48 inches.
• Height: 67 to 80 inches.
• Depth: 22 to 35 inches.
• Capacity: Up to 29 cubic feet.

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