Smaller Refrigerator

Focusing on the kitchen remodel, it's clear that a smaller refrigerator would a) probably work for my bachelor needs; b) work better in a more efficient layout--that is, fixing the dead NW corner; and c) would, like the small porch bench, make the kitchen seem bigger.

The current utility refrigerator is a GE GTS16DTHCRWW, a 16.6 cu ft model. 28"W, 32-5/8"D, 64-3/4"H. I bought it at Albert Lee, but today's model is GTS16DTNRWW, a 15.5 cu ft doppelganger for $660.

Peggy recommended a couple of units, noting that her LG refrigerator is 11.5 cu ft.

GE GLE12HSPSS is just 7.71 cu ft. 23-1/2"W, 26-1/2"D, 70"H. $1750 at A. J. Madison.

Frigidaire FRBG1224AV is 11.5 cu ft. 23.6"W, 27.2"D, 72.8"H. $1093 at A. J. Madison. Door swing is reversable. Digital temp control.

Frigidaire FRBG1224AV

Frigidaire FRFG1723AV is 17.6 cu ft. 31.3"W (wider than the current box), 31"D (still considered "counter depth"), 67.9"H. $1243 (Labor Day sale) at A. J. Madison. Filtered water ice maker. Not fingerprint resistant.

Frigidaire FRFG1723AV

As Peggy points out, appliance retailers offer discounts when you buy a 3 or 4 item "package." The Madison web site is frustrating, however. You can't say "No microwave," and you can't ask for an induction range. But, in general, $2500-$3500 buys the wider refrigerator above, plus a dishwasher and electric range. Throw away the microwave, I guess.

Searching for freestanding, 24", 28" or 30"W, 22"-25"D, 10-15 cu ft counter depth refrigerators found 12 (but no GE or Frigidaire):

• Summit $1650
• Blomberg $1349
• Smeg $1599
• Liebherr $2699
• Beko $1349
• Summit $1575
• Bosch 500 Series $2899 (Labor Day sale)
• Summit $2303
• Liebherr $2849
• Blomberg $999 (upper freezer)
• Bertazzoni Professional Series $1499
• Liebherr $3499
• Summit $1039