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Whirlpool American Fridge Freezer – An Easy 7 Point Guide

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This article is for someone who is considering buying a Whirlpool American fridge freezer. This maybe because they already trust this brand from prior purchases or from a recommendation given by a friend. Now is the time to narrow down your choice amongst the 13 different Whirlpool side by side models. Use the following 7 points as your guide.

1. Budget

They range in price from around £725; for the Whirlpool 20RI-D1L model to £1700 for top of the range Whirlpool 20RI D4 ESPRESSO. With around a £1000 difference, this is clearly an important first consideration. Keep in mind that even the cheapest model has significant benefits over a conventional fridge/freezer, such as size and special features.

2. Size

Here we are talking about the external dimensions of the fridge-freezer. Since side by side fridge freezers are much larger than conventional ones, it is critical to pay attention to width, height and depth. Firstly, due to its size the manufacturer recommends a house door opening of at least 62 cm. (the unit will then fit through with its doors removed). Secondly, not only does it have to fit in your kitchen, but it has to look right with the general design and layout of the kitchen.

Models such as the Whirlpool WSC5555 AN and the Whirlpool 25RID 4 are 177 cm. high, 91.1 cm. wide and 74.3 cm. deep. If you need one with the least depth, go for the Whirlpool 20 TBL 4 or Whirlpool 20 TML 4, which both have a depth of only 67.4cm.

As with all American style fridge freezers it is advised to leave an air space of 2 cm. all round the unit for it function optimally.

3. Storage Capacity

All the Whirlpools have at least a total net capacity of 500 litres. The models with second largest storage capacity are actually the cheapest ones, the Whirlpool 20 RID 1l and the Whirlpool 20 RBD 1l, with a capacities of 521 litres (325 litres for the fridge and 196 litres for the freezer). The reason for this is that they do not have a water and ice dispenser, leaving more space for food. Only the most expensive model, the Whirlpool 20RI D4 ESPRESSO has a capacity that surpasses them – 522 litres and it does have a water and ice dispenser.

4. Colour

There are plenty of models that are either black or stainless steel. In addition the Whirlpool 20RI D4 ESPRESSO is in satina mist, the Whirlpool 20TM L4 comes with a mirror finish and the Whirlpool 20SI L4 is with a brushed stainless steel look.

5. Energy Efficiency

Everybody is much more energy conscious these days for the sake of the environment and one’s pocket and with these rather large appliances it is especially important. The good news is, all the models have either an A + or an A rating. In fact with an A+ energy efficiency, you may well be saving energy by having a combined fridge/freezer, instead of running two separate units.

6. Water and Ice Dispenser

Apart from the Whirlpool 20 RID 1L and the 20RBD 1l, all come with a water and ice dispenser. With the exception of the Whirlpool 20RI D3L and the 20RB D3L all the dispensers are in-door which allows for greater storage within the freezer.

7. Extra Features

Here is where the Whirlpool American style fridge freezers come into their own. I will list a few for you but there are many more.

  • 6th Sense Technology: adapts quickly to changes in temperatures (all models).
  • Anti bacterial filter with Microban: keeps the unit free of bacteria and mildew (all models).
  • Blackout Alert Alarm: after a power-cut, if the unit detects that the freezer temperature has risen above freezing, it will sound an alarm.(all models)
  • Makes Espresso Coffee: I am not joking, the Whirlpool 20RI D4 ESPRESSO, as its name implies, will even make you a cup of coffee.

So that concludes my 7 point guide for buying a Whirlpool side by side fridge freezer. By now you should have a good idea what to look for to find the ideal unit for you and your family.

Good Luck!

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Source by Charles Wolfe