There are three types to choose from. Bottom-freezer units put the fresh food at eye level, and the freezer below for those who don't use it frequently.
Refrigerators vary in size and in the clearance space they require.
Measure the height, width and depth of the space for your refrigerator, and take the dimensions with you shopping. Depth is important to avoid purchasing a model that extends into the kitchen, blocking traffic flow or a doorway. Capacity ranges between nine and 30 cubic feet. The average household refrigerator in 1992 was 20 cubic feet and is getting larger. As a rule of thumb, a family of two needs eight to 10 cubic feet of fresh food space in a refrigerator.