This style tends to be the lowest priced of all refrigerators and the least expensive to operate. It offers the largest variety of sizes, options, and features. Wide shelves permit easy access to food at the back of the refrigerator. It costs more to operate than top-freezers. One must bend over to get food from the freezer.
Wide shelves provide easy access to food in the refrigerator.
There are fewer sizes and features available than in other styles. Many sizes and features are available. The narrow doors require a smaller amount of space to open than other styles. It is convenient to have many foods at eye level in both the refrigerator and freezer. It may be difficult to reach food at the back.