BOTTOM-FREEZER REFRIGERATOR BUYING GUIDE
Bottom-freezer refrigerators help keep fresh ingredients at eye level, helping make it easy to grab what you need during busy days. With the freezer positioned below in a pull-out drawer or swing-door design, this setup is built for the everyday routine of a hardworking kitchen. Use this guide to explore the key features and benefits of a bottom-freezer refrigerator.
BOTTOM-FREEZER REFRIGERATOR CONSIDERATIONS
Buying a refrigerator is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Below are a few key considerations to keep in mind as you explore bottom-freezer models—from layout and storage to size and fit—so you can find one that works best for your kitchen.
1. CONFIGURATION
Bottom-freezer refrigerators—sometimes referred to as bottom-mount refrigerators— reverse the traditional layout by placing the refrigerator compartment on top and the freezer drawer or door below. This practical configuration utilizes a single refrigerator door that swings open for easy access to the fresh foods you use most.
Some refrigerators—like select Maytag® French door models—may sometimes be called bottom-freezer refrigerators, but often differ in price, layout and features compared to standard bottom-freezer refrigerator models.
2. SIZE AND CAPACITY
Bottom-freezer refrigerators come in both standard and compact sizes, making it easy to incorporate them into a kitchen of any size. These refrigerators typically fall within the following size ranges:
Width: 23-36 inches
Depth: 24-33 inches
Height: 65-69 inches
- Capacity: 11-25 cubic feet
3. COLOR AND FINISH
Bottom-freezer refrigerators, like other configurations, are available in a range of colors and finishes. You may find options in white, black or stainless steel, giving you the flexibility to choose a look that fits your space.
Some models, like select Maytag® bottom-freezer refrigerators, feature finishes that help make cleanup easier with an easy-to-clean, Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel that resists smudges and streaks to keep your refrigerator looking as good on the outside as it works on the inside.
4. STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION
The spacious refrigerator compartment on bottom-freezer refrigerators can help you store fresh snacks and ingredients with a wide refrigerator door that offers plenty of room for condiments, sodas, pitchers and more.
Some models may include additional storage options, like the Humidity-Controlled FreshLock™ Crispers on select Maytag® refrigerators that help keep foods fresh with just the right humidity.
5. FEATURES
Bottom-freezer refrigerators can be a step up from traditional top-freezer models. They offer easy access to fresh items, a spacious refrigerator compartment and a full-width storage space in the refrigerator door that helps keep everyday essentials organized and within reach. These models often keep embellishments to a minimum, but some models include features that help add ease to day-to-day routines.
BrightSeries™ LED Lighting on select Maytag® refrigerators, for instance, casts a bright, white light inside the refrigerator and uses less energy than incandescent bulbs. Or, the Factory-Installed Ice Maker on some Maytag® refrigerators churns out all the ice cubes you need, all year round.
Sometimes you’ll find features that help provide peace of mind, like the 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty1 on the compressor of select Maytag® bottom-freezer refrigerators, which covers the heart of the refrigerator so you know you can count on it to keep all your food cold for years.
Maytag® refrigerators
Built strong to hold in the cold
Maytag® refrigerators are designed to help keep your perishables in their ideal climate
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Maytag® bottom-freezer refrigerators deliver cold you can count on and features that help simplify daily routines. Select models include Humidity-Controlled FreshLock™ Crispers that keep foods fresh with just the right humidity, while Frameless Glass Shelves on some models give you more storage flexibility.
ARE BOTTOM-FREEZER REFRIGERATORS WORTH IT?
Whether a bottom-freezer refrigerator is the right choice for you depends on how you store and access your food. If refrigerated snacks, beverages and fresh ingredients are your family’s most frequent go-tos, the spacious upper compartment of this configuration could be a good fit.
A bottom-freezer refrigerator may also be ideal if you prefer a straightforward design without extra features that may go unused.
ARE BOTTOM-FREEZER REFRIGERATORS MORE EXPENSIVE?
The price of a bottom-freezer refrigerator depends on the features it offers, but it generally falls in the mid-range compared with other refrigerator styles. It typically costs a bit more than a traditional top-freezer model, but less than more advanced configurations.
WHICH REFRIGERATOR SHOULD I BUY?
To find the best refrigerator for your family, consider which capacity best matches the way you shop and cook, as well as which refrigerator dimensions your current space can accommodate.
Choose a bottom-freezer refrigerator in a color and finish that suits your kitchen’s style, and consider which refrigerator features will help you organize the fresh and frozen foods you buy most frequently.
EXPLORE MAYTAG® REFRIGERATORS
Rely on powerful cooling that lasts with a refrigerator from Maytag brand. Somewhere between the grocery store and home, cold food becomes not so cold—that’s where Maytag brand comes in. The PowerCold® Feature on select Maytag® refrigerators gets everything in your refrigerator back to nice and cold, nice and quick. And, complete with temperature controls, the Wide-N-Fresh™ Deli Drawer on select Maytag® refrigerators is the ideal size for large party platters and deli trays.
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1. Warranties may vary by model. Visit maytag.com for warranty details.
