What should you consider when buying a new refrigerator?
Only get the features absolutely necessary for the household it will be used in. The more gadgets an appliance has, the more failures that can occur.
The extra bells and whistles are usually the most difficult for the average owner to repair themselves, and this invariably increases the cost of maintaining the appliance over its lifetime. On models with a water dispenser and internal water filter for example, a consumer should expect to spend $50 to $100 a year on replacement filters alone.
Tip: A refrigerator’s condenser (the hot part under or behind the cabinet) should be cleaned several times a year. This allows the fridge to do as much cooling as possible while using the least amount of energy.
by Margaret Winslow
4/18/08
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