Refrigerators - Two door or freezer on top?

User: bella
Posts 50

Side-by-sides are the way to go. You can put the stuff you use most commonly at easy reach for both the fridge and the freezer.

User: thor
Posts 50

If you are concerned about energy efficiency, your best choice is freezer on the top, followed by freezer on the bottom, and with side-by-sides logging in in last place. The in-door ice dispensers are nifty tho.

User: SallyDP
Posts 100

I've had all of them in the different houses I've lived in. And I prefer the freezer in the bottom. The model I had, had a lot of space for everything! The side by side has some advantages, but I like it better on the bottom.

User: Kat
Posts 50

They are a little hard to find, but I like the ones that have the freezer (the least used in our house) on the bottom.

User: truck
Posts 15

i love my new fridge. it's an amana french door style with the freezer on the bottom. it's roomy and i was thrilled to be able to slide a whole pizze box in - never could do that with a side by side.

User: supermom
Posts 2

With a side by side you have to pull everything out to fit anything in. Dealing with Thanksgiving leftovers was always a nightmare when I owned one. Would not get one again.

User: tifidrych
Posts 1

What kind of space are we working with here? A side by side can work out really well when there is limited room for the doors to protrude when they open, like if the refrigerator is across from a kitchen island. Just think about your situation.

User: Angel13
Posts 1

Yes, but the side by side often gives you more freezer room and many come with a water and ice dispenser built into the door.

User: Demian
Posts 2

I always prefer the standard fridge with a freezer on top and refrigerator on the bottom. I just don’t like the idea of trying to cram everything into such a narrow space on the two door model. Plus, Consumer Reports has always said that the top freezer type is usually more energy efficient.

User: lsf555
Posts 2

I’m in the market for a new refrigerator and can’t decide what type makes the most sense for me. What do you think is the most practical style of refrigerator? A double door where the freezer is on the left and fridge on the right OR the freezer is on top of the refrigerator portion???????