Refrigerators have changed over the years, giving you a wide variety of options
from the classic French door to multi door units with varying cooling systems.
In this video,
you'll learn your best choices from the basic to the largest
and preview of what you will see in the next 6 to 12 months.
Stay to the end and I'll show you how
and especially when to buy a counter depth cheaper.
Bosch is the only counter depth
refrigerator with two compressors for the refrigerator and freezer.
The warmer moisture air
of the refrigerator does not blend with the drier, colder air of the freezer.
Sub-Zero pioneered the twin compressors years ago.
Beko, Samsung GE, and LG have two evaporators to separate the air.
Two compressors maintain temperature better than just one, and two evaporators,
especially if you're in and out of your refrigerator a lot.
It also has metal on the back wall of the refrigerator with a metal back.
Refrigerators designed to increase cold retention, so you want to store your items
like milk and juice in the back of the fridge where it's the coldest.
Bosch also features an ethylene filter.
Spoiling foods will emit an ethylene gas, and
the gas can cross contaminate other foods.
Through their Home Connect app,
you can control the temperature of your refrigerator on your phone.
Wifi is also a feature for most others like LG, Samsung, and GE as well.
Bosch also offers this refrigerator
with different handles to better match other brands of appliances.
So the design is well done and it's a good looking appliance.
However, the cubic footage is slightly
smaller than the average and the price is on the expensive side.
You're looking at the largest counter
depth refrigerator at 26.5 cubic feet, over 4 cubic feet more than the average.
The difference of space is equivalent to a college dorm refrigerator.
With the LG counter max, you no longer have to choose between
the size of a standard depth model and the sleek style of a counter depth.
Linear compressors use fewer parts
and have fewer problems now as LG is one of the most reliable refrigerators based
on over 34,000 service calls completed by service department just last year.
However, in 2019, there was a class action against LG due to that compressor.
Many brands and products now feature the linear compressor.
The Counter Depth Max uses nine sensors
throughout the refrigerator to maintain a consistent temperature.
For perspective, some brands just use two. Like the Bosch,
the ContraDep Max refrigerator features a metal back to absorb cold better.
I really like door cooling plus.
Think about it as walking into a store
in the summer and feeling the air conditioner on your face.
Cool Guard operates the same way.
A blast of refrigerate air is sent from the top down so that refrigerator
temperature stays unaffected when you open the door.
The Counter Depth Max is designed with thinner walls than most refrigerators.
Energy standards are set
by the government, so it will not use more energy.
However,
the Counter Depth Max refrigerator is missing some of LG's signature features
like craft ice and the door and door panel.
It also has a single compressor with only one evaporator.
This refrigerator is the most well featured for 36 inch counter depth.
You have the features mentioned
previously, like door cooling plus linear compressor and stainless steel back.
It also features door and door, fancy term for an extra door
in the refrigerator side to more conveniently access your milk and juices.
You can see into your refrigerator or tap the glass and it becomes opaque.
Like the Counter Depth Max,
this studio features nine sensors to maintain temperatures.
However, you have two evaporators to keep
the air in the freezer separate from the refrigerator.
You have three ice makers, but one has craft icefeaturing a larger,
slower dissolving ice cube perfect for premium cocktails.
You see many of these in high end restaurants.
I shudder when I say this, dispensers have the most problem due
to leaking and breakdown to the refrigerator.
On the flip side, they're very convenient.
That said, LG is the most reliable
of the dispensers, but at just over $4,000, the unit is pricey.
Beko has some unique claims to keeping food fresh for longer.
Refrigerator features blue lighting mimicking sunlight to keep food fresh.
Sunlight does render blue in the Kelvin scale.
Their ever fresh crispers are gasped to keep air and moisture out.
The refrigerator directs the air flow
into the crispers through four ports in the back.
Becker has two evaporators like the others on the list.
Their iron guard is interesting because it sends out negative ions to counteract
positive ions of odors for fresh smelling refrigerator.
Imagine you're skeptical as I was.
However, we tested it against Sub-Zero Thermador, Bosch, and Samsung,
and Beko was the best of the freestanding types.
Beko does have an issue.
At 19.86 cubic feet, it is one of the smaller countertip
refrigerators, and you also have to check for service in your area.
Cafe's two evaporate refrigerators keep
the cool and refrigerate air in their respective compartment,
and with turbo cool and turbo freeze, it maintains even better temperature.
The refrigerator also has a digital ice
maker in the dispenser with the ability to make coffee, and with WiFi,
you can program coffee to be dispensed when you wake up.
Cafe offers great customization options with three base color options,
six handle styles with more colors coming soon like green and gray.
However, you are paying a premium over
the profile month for customization and a few other features.
Fisher Paykel was the most reliable brand in 2022 according to our internal data
based on 34,000 service calls logged by our service team just last year.
But how could this company be the most reliable?
Look at all the refrigerators.
You see what's missing?
None of them have ice dispensers through the refrigerator door.
A cold ice cube through a warm
refrigerator is the number one problem due to leakage.
Fisher Paykel also has unique style
and looks good with other unique Fisher Paykel appliances.
The refrigerator is based on active smart
technology providing optimum food storage by intelligently adapting to daily usage.
It combines sensors, microprocessors, and algorithms to continuously monitor
and adjust the temperature, humidity, and air flow within the fridge.
But there is a con, it's smaller sizes at more expensive prices.
They need unique brands to make sure service is available.
Now for two exciting refrigerators you'll see soon.
The LG MoodUp and Samsung Bespoke 2
refrigerators are expected to be available later this year and are amongst the best
looking refrigerators to buy in the future.
Not a fan of the counter games like
the Bespoke line, focuses too much on the refrigerator
with limited options for color on the other appliances.
However, the new refrigerator will allow you
to update your favorite pictures on the front through an app on your phone.
Love your kids, your cat, or picture of you skiing on the slopes.
It can be the front of your new fridge.
The new LG will allow you to scroll
through 60 color options for each panel on your phone.
It even has a jukebox mode to change colors to music.
As exciting as these refrigerators are from both manufacturers,
you do still have limited color options to match the rest of your appliances.
Now, let's save money on every counter depth, but also on every appliance.
Wait for a holiday, special promotional one.
You can save 10%-35% plus package rebates.
Best holiday to wait for is Black Friday,
but other good ones include Tax Free Weekend combined with Labor Day
for Massachusetts residents, July Fourth, Memorial Day and Presidents Day.
Some of these holidays are all months, so you have plenty of time.
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