Apartment-sized refrigerators: how to choose
If you live in an apartment, you know how much every square foot counts. That’s why the best small space refrigerators, like these models from Whirlpool brand, fit in full-sized features and maximize flexibility to help keep food visible and organized. Use this guide to learn more about apartment-sized refrigerators.
What is an apartment refrigerator?
Apartment refrigerators offer many of the same features as full size fridges, but generally have smaller total capacity. An apartment fridge is designed to make efficient use of space in tight quarters like apartments, space-conscious homes, in-law suites and entertainment rooms.
Refrigerators for smaller spaces come in a few configurations and sizes, like top or bottom-freezer and counter-depth.
Apartment size refrigerator dimensions
Designed to fit into small kitchens, 24" wide apartment refrigerators are slimmer than a 30-36" wide standard refrigerator, but are usually in the same 60-75" height range. This means that apartment fridges have more storage than a dorm or mini refrigerator, with capacity typically ranging from from 11 to 13 cu. ft.
To see if a small space refrigerator works for you, learn what to consider when measuring to fit a refrigerator.
How to choose an apartment fridge
If you’re shopping for a new refrigerator for your apartment, there are a few things to consider. Understanding your needs, such as space efficiency, appliance features, organization, and layout, can help you choose the best option for your home.
Space efficiency
Look for exterior features that help you easily navigate a small kitchen, like reversible doors and counter-depth models. On the inside, shelves that slide back to make room for tall items help you use the same space for different purposes.
Useful features
It can be difficult to find a fully-featured apartment fridge. Select models of small space refrigerators by Whirlpool brand don’t sacrifice features such as Fast Cool, an ice maker with the Fast Ice option and electronic temperature controls.
Organization
Make the most of every inch with flexible storage, like hanging storage for cans, ways to instantly add shelf space, and bins that slide up and down. You can also free up shelf space by storing bulky items like milk in a gallon door bin.
Style and layout
Apartment refrigerators by Whirlpool brand are available in top-freezer and bottom-freezer styles. Bottom-freezer models have a large freezer door that swings outward with multiple drawers inside to help you fit and find items as large as a turkey. If your apartment can't accommodate a 24-inch refrigerator, consider an undercounter model from Whirlpool brand.
Learn more about choosing a refrigerator style and layout.
Where else can I use an apartment sized refrigerator?
Apartment refrigerators aren’t just for city apartments. If you have a condo, mother-in-law suite, vacation rental, tiny home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) or entertainment space, a smaller refrigerator might be right for you.
Shop Whirlpool® apartment size refrigerators
Whirlpool® Compact Refrigerators offer the flexibility you need to take advantage of every usable inch of your small kitchen. Explore features on select models like the Infinity Slide Shelf that adjusts to make room for large, high-traffic items or Double Crispers that store produce and help free up space on your shelves.
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