Best Refrigerator 2012

Before the advent of refrigerators, what did our ancestors do to preserve food? Well, aside from creating iceboxes (packed with snow), a lot of food preservation techniques, as in jamming and pickling, were done. Thanks to the string of men who invented and evolved refrigeration technology, we now enjoy a seamless and easy way to preserve and freeze our food.   There are several types of refrigerators, which ones are the best?

1. Types of Refrigerators: There are different types of refrigerators and the most traditional of which is the upright top freezer. Choosing a refrigerator is not exactly rocket science but you do need to know your options. This site has a list of the basic types  of refrigerators  with its price range and pros and cons. (www.bestbuy.com)
2. Top Ten Rated Refrigerators 2012: Here you will find the top 10 refrigerators as rated by a team of experts. The rating is based on varied aspects such as storage space, convenience features, temperature control, and price and energy efficiency.  Of course the list is quite subjective but take browse the site anyway and click the links for full product reviews. (www.10rate.com)
3. Refrigerator Buying Guide: The bottom-freezer refrigerator model is becoming the most sought-after refrigerator type.  Consumers are now well-aware of the Energy Guide label and Energy Star symbol when choosing a refrigerator, or any other electric appliance for that matter. This website points out to the different types of refrigerators, features and brands as basis for choosing a refrigerator. (www.consumerreports.org)
4. Refrigerators: Review: ConsumerSearch testers and editors evaluated the result of their own refrigerator product testing and compared them with the ratings of consumers. Based on these professional and user reviews, the top-performing refrigerators must last way beyond their warranty period. (www.consumersearch.com)
5. Buying a Refrigerator: Refrigerator models today are a far cry from the refrigerators that our mothers and grandmothers first used. Selecting a refrigerator could be tedious as there are so many options to choose from.  This article takes you to steps in selecting a refrigerator. (www.goodhousekeeping.com)
6. What Else Should I Look for When Buying a Refrigerator: In this day and age where everything “green” and “energy-efficient” is what consumer should opt for, it would make sense to find out what Energy Star has to say when buying a refrigerator. (www.energystar.gov)
7. Refrigerator Maintenance Tips (PDF): Owning one of the top refrigerator brands or types is not an assurance that your refrigerator will last for years.  Proper maintenance of a refrigerator is necessary to keep it in top performance mode. You just don’t turn the refrigerator “ON” then shove food and drinks inside with nary a care for keeping the fridge’s inside and outside clean. Here are some valuable maintenance tips. (www.energymanagertraining.com)
8. Refrigerator Maintenance Tips (Video): Here is a straightforward short video on how to clean your refrigerator. The more you maintain your refrigerator, the more it will last. A maintained refrigerator is also made more energy-efficient. (www.repairclinic.com)
9. How to Save Money and Avoid High Energy Costs with Your Refrigerator: Here are some simple ways to follow to keep your refrigerator’s energy cost low.  A refrigerator usually consumes 10 to 25% of the household’s electric utility bill.  An energy-efficient refrigerator could be made more efficient by following these tips. (www.10rate.com)
10. The Best Time to Buy a Refrigerator: Well, the best time to buy any appliance is when that particular appliance is broken beyond repair! But in case you are window-shopping for a new refrigerator to replace the old one, then May is the best month to buy one. Why?  New refrigerator models come out during spring. (www.rayhousehelp.com)