When choosing a household refrigerator, buyers pay attention to its various parameters - volume, power, amount of energy consumed, the presence (or absence) of a freezer, as well as its location. For many, the last argument is very important.
A large freezer is needed in large families to store frozen food. And for another group of customers it is not needed at all. In this case, we recommend that you pay attention to refrigerators without a freezer, single-chamber. They fit perfectly into a small kitchen, will be indispensable in the country. In addition, such models, as a rule, consume much less electricity, which will allow you to significantly save money.
Today, built-in refrigerators without a freezer are produced by many well-known Russian and foreign manufacturers.
Manufacturer's choice
Nowadays, a buyer from a huge assortment of refrigerators will easily choose the right model from well-established brands. These include:
- BEKO.
- Liebherr.
- Bosch
- Gorenje.
- Indesit.
- Hotpoint-Ariston.
- LG.
- Samsung
- Shivaki.
- Siemens
- Atlant.
Let's consider some interesting models in more detail.
SMEG FR320P
In the photo below you can see interesting built-in refrigerators without a freezer from Smeg. Due to the lack of a freezer, the manufacturer has the opportunity to place more roomy shelves in the refrigerator compartment. In addition, in these models there are three drawers for storing vegetables and fruits. Fans provide constant air circulation, so that the temperature in the upper and lower parts of the chamber does not differ. The door that opens on the right side can be outweighed.
Liebherr IK 3510
The built-in single-chamber refrigerator without a freezer is an energy-saving, stylish and very convenient unit. Today, almost every Russian can acquire reliable refrigeration equipment of the famous Swiss brand.
This model is designed to be embedded in recesses in walls, niches or between kitchen furniture. Refrigeration unit with one chamber and one compressor. This design slightly affects the dimensions of the model - its height is less than two meters. The refrigerator without a freezer Liebherr IK 3510 will help you forget about the problem of perishable products. It is manufactured in Switzerland and comes with a 24-month warranty to the Russian market.
The creators of the unit have provided a number of functions that affect the performance of the refrigerator. For example, this model is thawed by a drip method. If you have closed the doors loosely, the refrigerator will remind you of this with a long beep. The camera has a screen with the MagicEye function. On it you can see a digital indication of temperature.
The condition of the products in the refrigerator is maintained at the comfort level, while for each type a separate cell or shelf is provided. There are seven of them in this refrigerator made of durable glass. There is a shelf for bottles, a special compartment for canned food, an egg tray and two containers for vegetables and fruits.
Electrolux ERN 91400 FW
Such built-in refrigerators without a freezer are perfect for a summer house or a house in which a small family lives. The refrigerator compartment is equipped with four shelves of tempered durable glass and a capacious container for vegetables and fruits. The kit includes an egg stand.
This model defrosts automatically. For ease of use, the doors can be outweighed. The model is economical - energy class A +. This is a great choice for those who need a simple and reliable device.
AEG SKD71800F0
Magnificent built-in refrigerator made in Italy, under the German brand. Its height is 1780 mm. Modern touch keys and an LCD display provide complete control over the storage of products. The controls used are so sensitive that you can precisely select the settings with a light touch of your fingers. The LCD screen displays all the necessary information about the temperature and the selected functions.
This device is assigned an excellent energy class - A +. This means that it is 20% more efficient than the maximum that class A appliances reach. To ensure that the products are always fresh and as safe as possible, they need ideal storage conditions. This model is equipped with the DynamicAir system, which allows you to maintain the same internal temperature throughout the refrigerator. This system prevents the appearance of warm zones inside the unit, therefore, the risk of rapid multiplication of microbes is reduced.
LED backlighting is an advanced technological solution, which is why AEG used it in its model. It provides a brighter interior light that evenly illuminates the entire space of the refrigerator.
Small built-in refrigerators
Someone will probably ask: “Who needs a refrigerator without a freezer, a little one, too?” First of all, the owners of very small kitchens dream of such devices. In addition, such a unit is indispensable in the country or in the office. What are the advantages of a mini fridge without a freezer?
In addition to the compact size, they should include an automatic defrosting system, the presence of shelves made of tempered high-impact glass, and various design decisions. We present you some popular designs.
ZANUSSI ZUA14020SA
This appliance is so compact that it takes up very little space in the most modest-sized kitchen. Moreover, it can be integrated into a furniture set or a niche, which will allow you to save even more free space. The refrigerator has a volume of 130 liters. This allows you to use it not only for home. It will be appropriate in the country or in the office. The noise level of this model is 36 dB. Therefore, you will not be disturbed by the loud operation of the unit.
The electromechanical control system makes it easy to select the desired temperature regime.
Bosch KUR15A50
Such built-in single-chamber refrigerators without a freezer look great under the countertop or in a small cabinet. This model is suitable for those who do not recognize the "freeze".
But it should be borne in mind that such a refrigerator is not suitable for those who suffer from a sore back for the elderly, who will find it difficult to bend. Therefore, you should not give such a refrigerator to your elderly parents. But it will be indispensable in a small apartment, in a guest house, in the country.
The advantages of this device include:
- volume (141 l);
- compactness;
- simple maintenance;
- antibacterial coating;
- the ability to outweigh the doors;
- silent work (38 dB).
There are also disadvantages to such a refrigerator without a freezer. Customer reviews indicate that they include the absence of a bottle rack (horizontal), there is only a removable plastic compartment. In addition, buyers note that due to the small size of the top shelf, a standing person is hard to see what lies below.
Liebherr UIK 1424
This refrigerator is considered by many to be the best of compact built-in models. It is not the cheapest, but buyers do not make complaints about its quality. This model perfectly performs all the necessary functions. Suitable for a studio apartment, a small kitchen, it will serve perfectly in the country, if the situation allows, it can be installed even on the balcony.
The advantages of this miniature refrigerator include:
- compactness;
- does not need ventilation holes in the countertop;
- the door is equipped with an auto-door closer;
- super cooling function is provided;
- works quietly (up to 39 dB).
Of the shortcomings, buyers note only a high price (47,990 rubles).
Mini fridges
Today, such devices are gaining in popularity. This is a modern attribute not only of small-sized kitchens, it can also be used in fairly spacious rooms for storing drinks or vegetables.
SHIVAKI SHRF-17TR1
Compact model with a volume of 17 liters. Temperature condition - from +5 to + 15 ° . An excellent solution for home storage of cosmetics, medicines or soft drinks.
Fridge without freezer with freshness area
I would like to dwell on these models in more detail. The fact is that today they are especially popular.
Liebherr IKB3510
Liebherr has been well-known for many years. This is due to the quality of its excellent products. A refrigerator without a freezer with a freshness zone BioFresh IKB3510 has the necessary conditions to keep fresh products of plant origin and the main types of perishable food fresh for a long time.
When SuperCool mode is activated, the temperature in the refrigerator compartment drops to + 2 ° C, and remains at this level for 12 hours. We have already said that equipment of this class consumes little electricity. This model consumes 122 kW / h per year. Volume - 308 liters. Touch control. This refrigerator is electronically controlled. On the display screen, the owner will find the necessary information about the operation of the unit and will be able to set the desired parameters.
NEFF K8315X0 RU
And these built-in refrigerators without a freezer will please connoisseurs of quality, convenience and safety. The model is stylish, white, equipped with touch control, as well as electronic temperature control, convenient shelves, LED lighting. There are telescopic height-adjustable skids of the boxes.
In the VitaFresh freshness zone, all products - fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, as well as dairy products - are stored three times longer than in traditional samples. The carbon filter AirFresh-Filter prevents odors, and SilverClean (an antibacterial coating), created on the basis of silver ions, will not allow bacteria to spread.
Benefits of Built-in Refrigerators
Built-in refrigerators are a relatively new type of household appliances, so the debate about their advantages and disadvantages has not ceased to this day. Today there are true connoisseurs of such a technique and its opponents. Let us understand how attractive such models are and what their shortcomings should be considered when acquiring.
Built-in refrigerator without freezer:
- allow you to create a modern and unique kitchen design;
- save space in the kitchen;
- being under the countertop, significantly saves space;
- does not make noise which usually comes from standard refrigerators;
- significantly save energy consumption;
- convenient for kitchen, bar, office.
It cannot be argued that the built-in refrigerator is a necessary appliance in the kitchen, all the more you should not think that it surpasses the classic version completely, nevertheless it has undeniable advantages.
The disadvantages of such models, most buyers attribute the complexity of installation, while to install a conventional refrigerator, you only need free space and a power outlet. In addition, the disadvantages of this technique include its overpriced. However, if you create a kitchen according to a certain design, it makes sense to you to think about the above advantages of such models.
Customer reviews
Everyone who already has a built-in refrigerator without a freezer in their kitchen, first of all, notes that they managed to significantly increase free space. There are very few complaints about the operation of such models.
The owners of studio apartments leave a lot of positive reviews, for which it is especially important that the refrigerator works without noise. The hostesses appreciated the units having a freshness zone - the products remain fresh for a long time, and you can even store them without bags.