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BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR DIFFERENT HOMES AND NEEDS
The best refrigerator for a home will differ from residence to residence. Different refrigerator styles serve diverse types of households and kitchen layouts. French door models often offer high-end features suited to larger households, while side-by-side designs can help maximize freezer space and top-freezer and bottom-freezer models come in a range of sizes with essential features. When shopping, think about your household size, the features you want, and whether the interior offers your household enough storage. Read on to explore some refrigerator options for various households.
BEST REFRIGERATORS BY KITCHEN AND SPACE
Not every type of fridge fits every space. The layout and size of your kitchen matters. Also, it’s important to take into account the size and door swing of a refrigerator to help determine which styles will best fit a given kitchen.
1. BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR SMALL KITCHENS AND APARTMENTS
Tight kitchens call for refrigerators that fit without sacrificing usable storage. Smaller, more apartment-friendly refrigerators are often 33 inches wide or less, with compact models measuring 22 to 24 inches across. That range covers a lot of ground, from a compact unit for a studio to a narrow full-size model for a small galley kitchen. Measuring the opening size, door-swing clearance and ventilation space before shopping helps avoid surprises. A narrow full-size model can usually deliver more usable capacity than a compact unit, so consider the delivery path and door direction too. Whether the kitchen is a small galley or an apartment nook, finding the best refrigerator for small kitchens or the best refrigerator for apartment living comes down to measuring first and choosing a model that fits the space without crowding it.
For tight spaces, Maytag® offers 30-inch wide refrigerators that offer dependable cooling in a compact footprint. Select models include Reversible Doors that give the option of opening the refrigerator and freezer from the left or the right to fit into almost any kitchen space.
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2. BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR LARGE KITCHENS AND ENTERTAINING
Many larger kitchens benefit from full-size French door models as well as side-by-side configurations. French door models split top and bottom, with fresh food on top and a freezer drawer below, while side-by-side models place the freezer and fresh food in vertical columns side by side. For those who love hosting, the best refrigerators for large kitchens are often one and the same as the best refrigerators for entertaining, and help balance capacity with a layout that keeps ingredients within reach and drinks cold for guests.
Select Maytag® 36-inch wide side-by-side models as well as French door refrigerators include an Exterior Ice and Water Dispenser that offers easy access to ice and chilled water, even when using tall glasses and pitchers.
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3. BEST GARAGE REFRIGERATORS
Not every refrigerator can handle garage duty. A garage-ready refrigerator is built to handle extreme temperatures, with operating conditions that often range from 38°F to 110°F. Standard indoor models are not always built for those temperature swings, so checking the specs of your intended purchase for this feature before buying matters. Select Maytag® top-freezer refrigerators include Garage Mode, which tackles garage temps from 38° to 110°F.
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BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR HOME BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE
Household size often determines how much fresh and frozen capacity is worth having. A common guideline is four to six cubic feet of refrigerator space per person. For example, a household of four would probably do well with around 20 cubic feet of storage, while a larger family might want 25+ cubic feet. Read on for recommendations based on household size, from single-person setups to large families.
4. BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR A SINGLE PERSON OR COUPLES
One or two people usually need less capacity than a full household. Based on the four-to-six-cubic-feet-per-person guideline, a single person or couple might need 4-12 cubic feet of refrigerator capacity. When it comes to the best refrigerators for a single person or the best refrigerators for couples, top-freezer and bottom-freezer models are often in the mix. These models often come in compact sizes that offer many of the essential features a smaller household needs, making them a practical match for many people.
For fresh food storage, select Maytag® top-freezer and bottom-freezer models include a Humidity-Controlled FreshLock™ Crisper that helps keep your greens tasting great and your fruits full of flavor.
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5. BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR FAMILIES
Families juggle snacks, leftovers and weekly meal prep, so when it comes to the best refrigerators for families, storage flexibility matters. French door refrigerators are just one of the configurations among these options for busy families. These models put fresh ingredients at eye level and often include wide shelving and generous interior capacity that can help streamline mealtime. On select models, adjustable shelves and door bins help keep everyday items within reach. For a family of four, roughly 20 cubic feet of storage often fits the bill. That capacity leaves room for lunchbox supplies, dinner ingredients and the leftovers that pile up between grocery runs.
Select Maytag® French door refrigerators include Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel that is easy to clean and keeps the refrigerator looking as good on the outside as it works on the inside.
6. BEST FRIDGES FOR LARGE FAMILIES AND BULK SHOPPING
Households of five or more that make frequent warehouse-club runs call for serious capacity. Large capacity refrigerator models are often considered among the best fridges for large families as well as the best fridges for bulk shopping. A large capacity refrigerator typically holds 25 to 30+ cubic feet and measures 36 inches across, with side-by-side models as well as French door designs being the common configurations. That kind of room can often handle bulk packages, party trays and the weekly grocery haul without breaking a sweat.
Select Maytag® large capacity refrigerators include the PowerCold® Feature. Somewhere between the grocery store and home, cold food becomes not so cold. The PowerCold® Feature gets everything in the refrigerator back to nice and cold, nice and quick.
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BEST REFRIGERATORS FOR BUDGET AND ACCESSIBILITY
For some households, value and accessibility are separate priorities that can outweigh size or style. Some shoppers want a practical refrigerator that covers the essentials, while others need a model designed for accessible use. Read on for recommendations based on value and accessibility.
7. BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY REFRIGERATORS
If you’re shopping for the best fridge on a budget, a value-friendly refrigerator means getting needed capacity while perhaps skipping features that will not get used. Top-freezer and bottom-freezer models, which often feature lower entry price points, are frequently among the best budget refrigerators. These configurations span multiple sizes, offering the essential features a value-conscious shopper needs, often ranking them among the best budget-friendly fridges.
Select Maytag® top-freezer refrigerators offer dependable cooling backed by a 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the compressor. This warranty on the compressor covers the heart of the refrigerator, so you can count on it to keep all your food cold for years. See the product warranty for details.
8. BEST REFRIGERATOR FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS AND SENIORS
Accessibility comes down to reach, layout and clear floor space. When shopping for the best refrigerators for wheelchair user accessibility, consider the interior of the fridge and whether it offers ample storage with convertible sections so that frequently used items stay within easy reach. Eye-level fresh food access, easy-opening doors and controls within reach all matter, which is also often true for those shopping for the best refrigerators for seniors who may have limited mobility issues as well. Needs vary by person, so look for a model that fits the specific situation rather than assuming one size fits all.
Select Maytag® refrigerators include ADA Compliant models that meet the Standards for Accessible Design specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide equal access to all.
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Explore these Maytag® models, which meet some form of ADA compliance in their design.
Maytag® refrigerators are built to hold the cold year after year, with select models backed by a 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty on the compressor.1 Whether the priority is space, household size, value or accessibility, finding the best reliable refrigerator for you starts with knowing what your home needs.
1 See product warranty for details
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