20 Things You Must Know About Integral Fridges
Integrated Fridges
Refrigerator freezers that are integrated are in line with the cabinetry designed to give it a seamless appearance. They can also feature a bonus drawer in the middle which is perfect to store charcuterie boards and wine prior to guests arriving.
However, there are a few downsides to this design choice. One of the drawbacks is that they can lower the value of your home's resales should you decide to sell.
The Bosch Serie 2 KIR24NSF0G
This Bosch fridge offers the same quality and clever storage features as a built-in fridge, products but at a lower cost. It's a great choice for those who don't have a plenty of storage space in your kitchen and comes with multiple door shelves and an egg rack. It also has an ample salad crisper and a chrome wine rack to accommodate the needs of all your chilled food. The LED lights offer a whole new lighting concept to refrigerators, providing even, glare-free interior illumination. They also consume less power and last longer than standard fridge lights.
The Bosch Serie 2 fridge uses advanced technologies that help keep your food fresher for a longer period of time. It also focuses on convenience and health. The Dual Compressor and dual Evaporator setup in the Bosch Serie 2 refrigerator is far more advanced than the regular fridge. It provides an ideal environment for food preservation. They also come with VitaFreshPro settings and internal water dispensers to aid in helping your fruits, vegetables and meats retain their texture and flavor.
All Bosch refrigerators have easy-to-clean and operate features. They have a sleek and stylish exterior with stainless steel and the handle bar is silver that is compatible with other Bosch appliances which makes it easy to create a unified kitchen design. Bosch has an anti-fingerprint finish on the front of their refrigerators. This is an essential feature for families with small children.
Bosch offers a wide range of freestanding refrigerators to fit in with any kitchen. This model is top of the line, featuring dual compressors, an ice maker, and the latest VitaFreshPro settings to keep your foods fresher for longer. It also features a transparent MultiBox with a rippled bottom to protect fruits and vegetables from wilting. The Auto Defrost System will automatically evaporate the condensation, making cleaning your fridge a breeze. The doors are reversible, so you can put them to open from the left or right side to fit the layout of your kitchen. The capacity of 133 litres is sufficient for most families, and comes with three shelves and several door compartments to store your groceries. The hinges for the door are adjustable, allowing you to alter the height of the fridge and freezer in line with the cabinetry. If you're concerned about space the fridge comes in slimline versions that fit under counters.
The Samsung Bespone
For those who prefer a counter-depth style fridge but still want plenty of storage space Samsung's RF29A967512 will have you covered. The doors with flat panels are designed to blend into cabinets which gives it a modern integrated design. You'll be pleased with the separate controls for the freezer and refrigerator which keep food fresher longer. You can also monitor your fridge from afar using the SmartThings app.
The stainless steel finish is sleek and durable and you can select from a range of door colors to coordinate with your kitchen or home decor. This Cotta Sky Blue model, for instance, is striking and is a great alternative to the standard silver or black choices that the majority of fridges come with. It is possible to combine this model with Samsung's other Bespoke appliances to create a collection that is matched.
Inside there's an enormous 387 liters of grocery capacity--enough to store 19 bags of 20-litre groceries. Samsung's "SpaceMax" technology which makes the cabinet's walls as light and thin as it is possible to maximize space, is the reason for this. There are also four shelves in the cabinet, along with the top shelf that is used for vegetables. A metal wine rack includes five grooves for bottles. The middle drawer is adjustable. You can set it up to accommodate drinks, wine, deli and meats, as well as soft freeze. The fridge comes with two drawers with crispers, and a clever slide-back section of the middle shelf allows you to store tall items.
Other features include a sleek, stainless steel water dispenser, with a digital control panel as well as three drinking modes (plus adjustable temperature settings for each). The RF29A967512 is Wi-Fi-connected, which means you can connect it to your home network and use the SmartThings app to monitor products and control it. You can also set the alarm on your refrigerator which is handy when you're working late and want to eat breakfast on the way to work.
The RF29A967512 comes in both standard and counter-depth versions and you'll have to decide which size suits your space best. The less shallow model however, isn't as spacious--it has smaller 23 cubic feet and less refrigerator and freezer space than the larger model. The counter-depth refrigerator is also quite deep, measuring 73 inches. This is more than most of the other refrigerators we've tested, and may be a bit too high for some people to reach comfortably. The handles that are flat that are ADA compliant, are easy to reach and grip. Samsung receives extra points for these handles and are a better option than the tube-shaped ones on most other refrigerators.
The Sub-Zero Integrated Bottom-Freezer refrigerator
Sub Zero is a great brand to consider if you want to invest in an exquisite refrigerator that will give your kitchen a modern look. Their refrigerators are manufactured in America and offer a wide range of options for customization to fit the style of your home. For example, they have hidden hinges and stainless steel handles that create seamless design with your cabinetry. They also include a touch-screen control panel that makes it easy to regulate temperatures and turn on various features.
While the majority of refrigerators can get away with manufacturing shortcuts due to their cheap fridges price, when you're paying top-dollar for a designer model it needs to be perfect every step of the way. Sub Zero pays so much focus on the small details of their products. Their fridges come with things such as a humidification system which cleans the air to get rid of bacteria and mold. The deli and produce drawers are also located closer to the refrigerator's evaporator. This helps keep them cooler and prolongs their freshness. They also come with removable dividers and a handy freshness guide that provides guidelines for the best preservation.
Depending on what you want, you can choose between an integrated refrigerator or a built-in model. Both are available on this model, and both provide the same superior performance you'd expect from Sub Zero. The integrated refrigerator is a flush fit with the cabinet and counter and features an inset door. It blends in with the decor and camouflages its own design.
With a built-in fridge on the other hand, it protrudes slightly from its cabinet. It's a more traditional look, but it may not be as easily integrated in the kitchen design you're looking for.
Both models are both 84" high and come in a variety of widths. You can choose between the freezers and all fridges or mix and match to create a customized combination to meet your family's needs. Sub Zero's 24" refrigerator/freezer column for instance, lets you have a freezer and fridge in one unit. This makes it easier to make your space more personal with their high-performance appliances.
