See Also
Refrigerator Links
All of the refrigerators in this report also include freezers. In addition, there are a number of freezerless refrigerators on the market. While no professional review we found tests these, user reviews can be found at sites such as Sears.com. Full-size freezerless refrigerators have capacities of more than 16 cubic feet.
Small, compact refrigerators do include a small freezer and are typically offered in capacities of 6 cubic feet or less. These won't do in a typical kitchen, but are popular for use in dorm rooms and offices. This type of refrigerator is in our report on
Good Housekeeping hasn't tested refrigerators recently, but the website does include a good buyer's guide, outlining pros and cons of each type of refrigerator. See the article "Finding a Fridge."
About.com has some articles on how to maximize the efficiency of your refrigerator. See "Steps to Reduce Your Refrigerator's Energy Cost" for helpful tips.
"To Chill or Not to Chill" by Linda Larsen, the About.com guide for busy cooks, discusses how and when to refrigerate particular foods. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
You can find a list of current and recent rebates for Energy Star-qualified refrigerators at the Energy Star website.
Editors at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) offer some good information on buying more efficient refrigerators.
Detailed specifications and model information can be found on the following manufacturers' websites:
General Electric (GE)



