FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR BUYING GUIDE
If you’re shopping for a new refrigerator and you’ve settled on the French door configuration, you may be wondering what else you need to consider before choosing the right French door refrigerator for you. Use this guide to learn more about different types of French door refrigerators, their benefits and more.
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
French door refrigerators come in a variety of sizes, capacities, configurations and finishes, and understanding the options available can help you choose the right model for your kitchen. Explore the following considerations to help you on your shopping journey.
1. SIZE
Size is one of the most important considerations when choosing a new fridge, as you need to ensure your kitchen has enough space for installation. French door fridges are typically on the larger end of the spectrum, with dimensions that range from 30 to 36 inches wide, 67 to 70 inches tall, and 29 to 35 inches deep.
Select French door refrigerators come in counter-depth sizes that require less clearance than standard-depth options and typically measure less than 30 inches deep, which can be helpful when shopping for appliances for apartments or other smaller spaces.
2. CAPACITY
Because of their typically larger size, French door refrigerators often offer larger internal capacity compared to other configurations. Standard-depth French door models typically have larger capacities compared to counter-depth options, though the difference can be minimal.
3. CONFIGURATION
French door refrigerators typically come in 3- and 4-door configurations. Like bottom mount refrigerators, which have either a door or drawer-style refrigerator located on the bottom of the appliance, 3-door French door options offer two French-style refrigerator doors that keep refrigerated items at eye level and a freezer drawer that gives you an aerial view of your frozen favorites.
4-door French door refrigerators also offer two refrigerator doors and two freezer doors that open from the center. Choosing between these configurations may depend on how you prefer to access and organize your fresh and frozen foods.
4. FINISH AND COLOR
Like other types of refrigerators, French door fridges come in a selection of colors and finishes, including stainless steel, black stainless steel, black or white. Select French door refrigerators from Maytag brand offer Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel that is designed to reduce smudges and fingerprints from the exterior of your fridge and make cleanup a breeze.
Though a stainless steel finish is a popular refrigerator trend, the right color and finish option for you depends on your personal taste and kitchen aesthetic.
WHAT'S THE BEST FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BUY?
The best French door refrigerator is the option that fits within your lifestyle and kitchen design. If you have a large family and typically buy groceries in bulk, you may want to consider a model with a larger capacity.
If you’re frequently wiping away smudges and smears from the exterior of your refrigerator, you can opt for a French door refrigerator with a fingerprint resistant finish. You should also consider the size and layout of your kitchen when choosing a French door refrigerator, as this can help you determine whether you need a counter- or standard-depth model.
SHOP MAYTAG® FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATORS
Maytag® French door refrigerators are up to the challenge of keeping your fresh and frozen food cold and easy to access. Browse select models with features like the PowerCold® Feature, that gets everything in your refrigerator nice and cold, nice and quick after you load groceries inside, or LED lighting that helps illuminate the interior so you can find just what you need to get dinner on the table.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATORS?
There are several benefits of a French door refrigerator that can help make mealtime run smoothly, like eye-level access to fresh ingredients, large interior capacity and full-width refrigerator shelving. Explore the benefits of French door fridges below.
Wide shelving and drawers: The full-width refrigerator compartment of these models offers more refrigerator storage for large items like serving trays or bulk groceries.
Large capacity: Since these models tend to be on the larger end of the size spectrum, they typically offer larger interior capacity to store your weekly grocery haul.
- Easy access and organization: By keeping your fresh foods at eye level, you can easily find the foods you’re looking for at mealtime. French door models with a bottom-mount freezer drawer give you an aerial view of your frozen foods with shelves that help make organization smooth and simple.
ARE FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATORS WORTH IT?
Whether a French door refrigerator is right for you depends on your need for size, storage and available features. If you’re often hosting large gatherings and dinner parties, having easy access to the large refrigerator space of a French door fridge may be the right fit for you.
EXPLORE MAYTAG® REFRIGERATORS
Whether you choose a French door, side-by-side, top- or bottom-mount model, Maytag brand has refrigerator options you can depend on. Browse the entire lineup of Maytag® refrigerators with features on select models like the Soft Freeze Bin that controls the way foods freeze, so foods like ice cream stay soft enough to scoop, or the Temperature Controlled Wide-N-Fresh™ Deli Drawer that’s the ideal size for party platters and deli trays.
