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Prices of Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Two Top-Rated Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
When choosing the right refrigeration system for your kitchen, many people first look at the price tag and then the functionality, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. One of the more important things to think about is whether you want a refrigerator with a freezer on top or the bottom. There are a couple of different factors that should be included when making this decision, and today our Plaza Appliance Mart team is going to advocate for bottom freezer refrigerators. They offer many convenient options for the everyday family and can also be aesthetically pleasing to fit your personal style.
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Shop Bottom Freezer FridgesWe will go over different average price points and standout features and end by highlighting two of our top picks for refrigerator bottom freezers. We hope that this article helps you feel more knowledgeable when deciding whether a bottom freezer is best for your lifestyle.
Prices of Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Price is by far one of the top factors (if not the highest) when buying a new home appliance, especially when buying a new refrigerator. You understand that your refrigerator is vital to the functionality of your kitchen and your home. That’s why when it comes to the price tag, some people are willing to pay a little bit more than the traditional top freezer prices, simply because bottom freezer refrigerators offer significantly more as far as functionality and convenience.
While we can’t give a pinpoint price on every refrigerator with bottom freezer on the market, we can say that mainstream brands such as GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, or Maytag traditionally price their bottom storage refrigerators between $1,500-$2,000. An LG bottom freezer refrigerator falls into this category. While on the other hand, high-end appliances like Thermador, Sub-Zero, or Viking price their refrigerators at a whopping $6,000-$7,000.
High-end appliances are beautiful and usually come equipped with all the bells and whistles; the price tag is not practical for the average family just trying to put food on the table. That’s why we will highlight a couple of our favorite bottom freezer refrigerators that will be sure to provide the space and convenience you need while not breaking your budget. Take heart in knowing that you can put food in your refrigerator or freezer, and it will stay fresh or frozen for the optimal amount of time, all while not draining your savings.
Benefits of Bottom Freezers
So you may be asking yourself, “what really is the benefit of having a bottom freezer refrigerator over the traditional top freezer refrigerator,” we have compiled a list of different features that elevate the appeal of the bottom freezer fridge option over its competitors. Bottom freezer refrigerators have been a much more popular choice over the last 20 years, and there are a few obvious reasons why. From things like more storage capacity for bulk shopping, easier access to food, and overall practicality for the average family, bottom freezer refrigerators check these boxes and more.
Stylish Appeal
Bottom freezer refrigerators have both French door and single door configuration options to give you an eye-catching appeal according to your preferences. Many bottom freezer refrigerators not only give your refrigeration space a nice facelift but also provide an overall higher end look to your kitchen.
Most manufacturers offer bottom freezer refrigerators in different colors or stainless steel finishes to fit each customer’s desires, as well as premium handles, fixtures, and unique technology. So, whether you are looking for French-door or single-door construction, bottom freezer refrigerators can supply your design needs in both areas.
Easy Organization
If you are someone who takes organization seriously, then a bottom freezer refrigerator has a feature that significantly supersedes its competitors, and that is easy organization. Bottom freezer refrigerators have a bottom pull-out drawer that creates the opportunity to keep your food precisely organized, as you are able to see where everything is at all times. Top freezer refrigerators simply do not have this option due to the height of the drawer and the potential safety hazard.
If you have kids, this feature may especially appeal to you when you consider taking the buffer out of the way when trying to get into the freezer. Instead of needing you to help them or using the potentially dangerous wobbly kitchen chair, your child can easily access their favorite frozen treat with little to no assistance.
Fridge Items at Eye Level
While this may not jump out as a huge perk at first, having your refrigerator at eye level is considered a convenient feature included with bottom freezer refrigerators. Most of the time, individuals open their refrigerators more often throughout the day than they do their freezers. You could be grabbing jam for breakfast, want a glass of milk, or are looking for a cold treat to tide you over, and at each of those occurrences, you are opening your refrigerator door. Keeping your favorite foods at eye level offers quick access and less searching behind the bulky gallon of milk.
Large Storage Capacity
This feature may just seal the deal for many households in need of additional storage space when looking at new refrigerators. Bottom freezer refrigerators offer abundantly more storage space than other top freezer refrigerators. Many of the bottom freezer drawers have a main drawer with an additional rack that slides in and out for other small things as well.
In addition, when looking for bottom freezer refrigerators, there are many options for not only one but two separate drawers to create additional space. If you are a family who likes to shop in bulk at Costco or Sam’s Club, then a bottom freezer refrigerator is the best option for keeping your food stored properly and for the longest period of time.
High Life Span
One of the concerns when buying any new appliance for your home is how long it will last before you have to replace it and buy a new one once again. Although this number will vary between brands and models, on average, you will get about 12 years of life out of your bottom freezer refrigerators, and some experts even say up to 15 years. Of course, there are a few easy and practical ways to prolong the life of any refrigerator, including regularly cleaning the water filter, and the condenser coils, and not overfilling your fridge to allow for proper airflow.
A couple of things to consider are that if your refrigerator is not energy efficient, you may be looking at a shorter life span, or some studies have shown that some French-Door refrigerators have a slightly shorter life span. Those are just a few things to remember when browsing for a new bottom freezer refrigerator that may save you time and money in the long run.
Two Top-Rated Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Below we are going to highlight two of our favorite bottom freezer refrigerators on the market today. Both have unique features that make them highly rated and create overall customer satisfaction. When looking or shopping for a new refrigerator, considering these two different bottom freezer refrigerator options should be top of your list, and we will tell you why. And if you are worried that these refrigerators may be out of your budget, consider one of Plaza Appliance Mart’s financing options, so you can enjoy your fridge now and pay for it later.
GE® 21.0 Cu. Ft. Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
This beautiful bottom freezer refrigerator with ice maker from GE offers the classic large storage capacity commonly known as bottom freezer refrigerators, as well as a sleek and modern design. Enjoy fingerprint-free stainless steel and an additional storage rack within the actual freezer drawer.
- Model: GDE21EYKFS
- Dimensions: 69.88” H x 29.75” W x 36.63” D
- Total Capacity: 21 Cu. Ft.
LED Lighting
Whether you are sneaking to the kitchen for a late-night snack or just simply trying to find your favorite treat, always know where things are in your refrigerator with premium GE’s crisp LED lighting.
Advanced Water Filtration
Always know that you are filling your cup with the cleanest water possible with the advanced water filtration system equipped in this refrigerator. This filtration system reduces trace pharmaceuticals from water and ice to ensure that you are not putting unwanted chemicals in your body.
Customer Review
“Love the ease of hook up for the bottom drawer, icemaker also the ease of adjustment to level the appliance. Also, really enjoy the interior LED lighting and the interior. Flexibility of the shelves and storage crispers. Great product. Overall I’m very pleased with it.”
Frigidaire® 11.5 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
This Frigidaire fridge may be smaller in capacity but equal in hefty storage space. This refrigerator is perfect for homes with smaller kitchens that don’t want to give up space to store their food. Like the GE model, this model from Frigidaire comes with bright LED lighting and a classic stainless-steel finish to compliment any home or kitchen.
- Model: FRBG1224AV
- Dimensions: 72.8” H x 23.6” W x 27.2” D
- Total Capacity: 11.51 Cu. ft.
Compact Design with Flexible Interior Storage
Enjoy this compact design without compromising on storage with three freezer drawers for easy organization and optimal storage, full-width glass shelving inside the refrigerator space, a fresh drawer, and a full-width chill drawer.
Reversible Door
Convenient to any kitchen, Frigidaire has designed this refrigerator to complete any space by engineering it to open to either the left or to the right, fitting your specific needs.
Customer Review
“Smaller capacity, but equal in hefty storage space. This refrigerator is perfect for homes with smaller kitchens that don’t want to give up space in order to store their food. Like the GE model, this model from Frigidaire comes with bright LED lighting and a classic stainless steel finish to compliment any home or kitchen.”
We offer exactly what you need if you’re looking for a fridge with a bottom freezer that won’t take up a lot of room. In order to store all of your leftovers, frozen meats, and favorite ice cream, a bottom freezer refrigerator is ideal. Come to Plaza Appliance Mart for your bottom freezer and other appliance needs for your Charlotte home.
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