It is hardly possible today to imagine a modern kitchen without a refrigerator. A two-door, the dimensions of which sometimes almost reach the dimensions of a small-sized kitchen, or quite tiny, easily fit in any more or less free corner, is necessarily present in every apartment. A small unit is a real find for small families when you do not need to make large food supplies for the long term. Such models are perfect for a dorm room or a country house. However, today we’ll talk specifically about large and roomy two-door refrigerators.
Size matters
Whatever lovers of minimalism say, two-chamber modifications are very popular today. And no matter how the situation in the household appliances market develops, they are gradually replacing single-chamber systems. Here, the convenience of operating this household appliance plays an important role. Capacity, various model lines and variations in the size of two-door refrigerators make it possible to choose a unit for any kitchen. These benefits have been appreciated by millions of housewives around the world.
Technical features
The technical features, in addition to the overall dimensions of two-door refrigerators, include the presence of such functions as:
- A special cooling and defrosting system, thanks to which modern technology does not need additional care. Built-in technologies allow the refrigerator to independently deal with ice and to remove condensate. It is enough to completely defrost such models only once or twice a year, and then in order to wash the inner walls and bring gloss to the refrigerator or freezer.
- In the designs of most modern devices, special inverter technologies are installed that provide a smooth change in the power of the unit and noise reduction.
- On some models, the freezer and refrigerator can be equipped with different systems, thanks to which you can configure for each compartment. This allows you to set the optimal storage conditions for products.
Design differences
Dimensions and types of two-door refrigerators for the home may vary in design characteristics. Today, the home appliance market offers two-, three- and multi-chamber devices. Large refrigerators, whose capacity can reach 800 liters, usually have several chambers located nearby. Thanks to this arrangement, they are called Side by side, which means “side by side” in English. Similar designs are found both in the familiar two-chamber, as well as in more expensive and modern models, made in the form of a double-leaf refrigerator for the home. The dimensions of Side by side units, of course, depend on the number of cameras and the availability of additional functions. Some of the modern units can have more than three doors.
Models with swinging double doors, reminiscent of a cabinet, today are one of the most high-tech and functional. Despite the rather high cost, many consumers choose them precisely because of innovative technologies and original appearance. The obvious advantages include safely such features as:
- electronic control and the ability to conduct self-diagnostics;
- built-in bars and dispensers for ice or dispensing cold water, with which you can make any cocktail without opening the refrigerator;
- the use of infrared rays for optimal food storage;
- the presence of various odor eliminators eliminating any extraneous aromas.
We must not forget about the ease of use of such models and thoughtful design. Nevertheless, these units are quite expensive. Not every consumer can afford to buy such household appliances.
A luxury unit or a budget series?
Of course, modern models of this series are convenient, practical, multi-functional and have a very presentable appearance. However, this technique can hardly be attributed to the budget series refrigerators. Modern technologies and innovative equipment will always cost much more than outdated and familiar models. In addition, even a seemingly small breakdown can seriously hit the family budget. Cases when a malfunction requires a visit to a service center can deliver a host of unpleasant emotions.
First of all, owners of small apartments will feel such inconvenience when a problem arises at the stage of transportation and installation of a two-door refrigerator. The dimensions of such models do not always allow you to freely bring or take them out of the room. Unfortunately, in the projects of standard residential buildings and apartments it is not at all provided for the use of such equipment. So it turns out that the unit either does not squeeze into the doorway, then does not enter a narrow corridor.
Therefore, modern and expensive models of refrigerators are mainly acquired by the owners of large country houses and mansions, for which the problems of cramped rooms and narrow doorways simply do not exist. And the purchase or repair of such an aggregate will not affect the state of the wallet too much.
Advantages of the integrated two-door refrigerator
The sizes of small units with a refrigerating and freezing chambers located nearby may well solve the problem of a small kitchen space. They can be easily installed under the worktop of the working area or hidden in the ensemble of furniture.
Types of Embedded Models
Not all manufacturers are ready to offer a single refrigeration unit. As an alternative, they recommend modular systems in which the freezer and refrigerator can stand side by side.
The refrigerator arranged in this way is a two-door. Dimensions and types of modular systems depend on the brand of the manufacturer.
Nevertheless, such versions of refrigeration equipment can take up a lot of space, since each module is usually a little wider than a single model of its counterpart. Therefore, the built-in built-in appliances are not suitable for every kitchen.