Mini Fridges: What To Consider When Purchasing The Right Mini Fridge
Sunday, 06 December 2009 10:02 | Written by William R. Perry |
Mini fridges have increased in popularity consistently over the past twenty years. As convenience continues to be of great importance to society and technology continues to forge forward (lowering price), we will continue to commonly see mini fridges in dorm rooms, homes, and offices.
Mini fridges have increased in popularity consistently over the past twenty years. As convenience continues to be of great importance to society and technology continues to forge forward (lowering price), we will continue to commonly see mini fridges in dorm rooms, homes, and offices.
They come in all shapes and sizes from one can novelties all the way up to a normal sized refrigerator. The average mini fridge is of a height between your knee and your waist and can hold between 8 and 36 cans. You can usually find a brand name for less than $100 depending on how fancy you want to go.
The internet is a great place to compare and contrast models, and looks. Many websites are built for the sole reason of allowing you to compare prices and shipping options of the same model, let alone offering an easy to use system to assess all the different purchasing options available. Probably the biggest benefit of using the internet to purchase your mini fridge is having it delivered to your home, versus having to go lug a couple foot, twenty plus pound box back to your residence
A word of caution, make sure you're purchasing the proper item. Many stores online and offline use the term mini fridge, when they really mean a cooler. A cooler will allow you to store your food and beverages, keeping them cool, as long as they are already cool. A cooler does not actually have the power to refrigerate your stuff.
When buying online, also be sure to check the actual price before making your decision. Like many things, the price you see is not necessarily the price you get. Some sites charge for shipping, which can turn out to be a significant percentage of the overall purchase. Other websites have very low cost, or even free shipping.
Make sure your fridge comes with a warranty or guarantee and is from a reputable brand. The few extra dollars that may be involved to purchase a brand name are likely worth it. Purchase quality and it can last for 20 years, cheap out, and well, the internet is full of reviews from customers with buyer's remorse.
Most mini fridges these days come with the EnergyStar label, so you know you're being conservation-conscious with the model you buy. Consider a model that's going to go easy on the electric bill and the environment.
We suggest always considering brand, price, size, look, and shipping before making your decision. Take the time to evaluate these things, and your purchase decision will be the right one.
by WilliamR.Perry
Mini fridges have increased in popularity consistently over the past twenty years. As convenience continues to be of great importance to society and technology continues to forge forward (lowering price), we will continue to commonly see mini fridges in dorm rooms, homes, and offices.
They come in all shapes and sizes from one can novelties all the way up to a normal sized refrigerator. The average mini fridge is of a height between your knee and your waist and can hold between 8 and 36 cans. You can usually find a brand name for less than $100 depending on how fancy you want to go.
The internet is a great place to compare and contrast models, and looks. Many websites are built for the sole reason of allowing you to compare prices and shipping options of the same model, let alone offering an easy to use system to assess all the different purchasing options available. Probably the biggest benefit of using the internet to purchase your mini fridge is having it delivered to your home, versus having to go lug a couple foot, twenty plus pound box back to your residence
A word of caution, make sure you're purchasing the proper item. Many stores online and offline use the term mini fridge, when they really mean a cooler. A cooler will allow you to store your food and beverages, keeping them cool, as long as they are already cool. A cooler does not actually have the power to refrigerate your stuff.
When buying online, also be sure to check the actual price before making your decision. Like many things, the price you see is not necessarily the price you get. Some sites charge for shipping, which can turn out to be a significant percentage of the overall purchase. Other websites have very low cost, or even free shipping.
Make sure your fridge comes with a warranty or guarantee and is from a reputable brand. The few extra dollars that may be involved to purchase a brand name are likely worth it. Purchase quality and it can last for 20 years, cheap out, and well, the internet is full of reviews from customers with buyer's remorse.
Most mini fridges these days come with the EnergyStar label, so you know you're being conservation-conscious with the model you buy. Consider a model that's going to go easy on the electric bill and the environment.
We suggest always considering brand, price, size, look, and shipping before making your decision. Take the time to evaluate these things, and your purchase decision will be the right one.
About the Author:
William R. Perry discusses home appliances and provides buying advice for other gadgets. On our mini fridge website William provides on going reviews of mini fridges from the leading brands, to new high tech inventions that probably should have never left the garage.