This UL- and ENERGY STAR-certified refrigerator is quality built and made to last. The capacity of a mini fridge is often measured in cubic feet. If the mini fridge is dedicated to storing beverages, then it might also be measured in the number of Bordeaux-style wine bottles and cans you can fit inside. The larger the capacity of your mini fridge, the more you can store at one time, with the average hovering between 3 and 4.5 cubic feet. Some countertop models will feature just 0.5 cubic feet of space, while high-capacity models can reach 6 cubic feet and store the weekly groceries of two people. Most mini fridges don’t have a lot of freezer space, but this one is perfect for storing a couple of your favorite ice creams or freezer meals.
It also has two, full-width glass shelves, as well as door shelves, an ice cube tray, and a reversible door, so it will situate just about anywhere. The back is flat so you can push it right up to a wall, and the fridge has little legs to help stabilize it. Our Good Housekeeping Institute kitchen experts have a long history of testing kitchen appliances, including whirlpool mini refrigerator full-sized refrigerators for their ability to keep a range of grocery staples cool. While we haven’t put mini fridges to a cross-category test, our pros recommend using mini fridges only for chilling beverages or storing lunches for a couple days, max. That’s because they can rarely be counted on to keep perishable foods cold for long periods of time.
The drawbacks to this Black + Decker fridge are it manually defrosts and the shelving isn’t adjustable. The space in between shelves isn’t very tall, which might be an issue for storing bulkier items such as salads, containers of berries, or leftovers. However, the pick will save you money upfront and during its lifetime, which might help you overlook these few limitations. Not to mention it has a freestanding and garage-ready design that make it flexible and easy to install.
This Black + Decker mini fridge is also Energy Star certified. If you are set on a mini fridge, though, it’s a perfectly useful and worthwhile investment. Just consider that Frigidaire fridge it might be wise to not spend too much, taking into account the shorter lifespan. Our recommendations above run the gamut of what we found to be a reasonable price range.
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