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When you will you to buy a new refrigerator in stores, the most pragmatic factor that you will have surely to worry about is its capacity. It is important to chose a model with appropriate dimensions to your needs because a refrigerator too big for your needs will make you spend unnecessary energy and thus money. However, an appliance that is too small isn’t a smart choice either because if it is overloaded, it will consume exaggerated amounts of energy.
The manufacturers generally display the models’ capacities in litres (L) or in square feet (pi3). To know what volume you really need, you only need to know the number of people living in your house and to evaluate your eating habits.
Here are a few data that can help you guide your choice to pick a convenient model:
- A refrigerator of about 340 L (12 pi3) will suit one or two people.
- A model going from 395 L to 480 L (14 à 17 pi3) is appropriate for a family of three to four people.
- For each additional person, add another 55 L (2 pi3).
However, please note that these numbers are only given out as an indicative and that they may vary importantly depending on your life style and your eating habits. So do you eat out often? Do your children eat all their meals at home? Do you cook a lot, or on the contrary, are you keen on readymade meals? By answering these questions, the outcome of this will enable you to establish realistic needs concerning the capacity of your fridge.
Finally, before going to the store to buy your refrigerator, don’t forget to measure the space available to fit your new appliance. This available area is a dimensional constraint that you cannot forget about and will dictate part of the choice you have to make.
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