Larder Fridge – Ideal Kitchen Accessory

There are so many things to take into account when purchasing a larder fridge. It’s not as easy as simply going to the local household electronic appliance store, and then selecting the most inexpensive model available. The truth is that inexpensive models which are on sale might work just as good as the most expensive ones. However, no matter what your budget, you shouldn’t make a hasty decision, for which you may have to repent later, when choosing kitchen appliances.

If you look in a larder fridge that has the water dispenser in the door, whether it is side by side or French door model, the majority of the door space will be used by the water dispenser. And that is a substantial portion of the usable space. And it is important to have as much space as you can in the door area.

If you look in a larder fridge that has the water dispenser in the door whether it is side by side or French door model the majority of the door space will be used by the water dispenser. And that is a substantial portion of the usable space. And it is important to have as much space as you can in the door area.

Another consideration is door racks. Most of the models that you see today have this feature. One thing to think about, which is a minor consideration, but on the other hand a very important one, is the size of door racks. It may happen that a slightly larger carton of milk can’t fit into a door rack easily.

One of my favorite features is a chiller zone. It usually has its own temperature control and it allows you to fit fresh fish, meat or even some vegetables without disturbing some of the other areas within your cooling machine. Also, food you put in a chiller zone will stay fresh for a longer time at temperatures at around 0 degrees Celsius.



The size of the machine is important as well because many of the newer models require around 30 inches of space. So, make sure to measure your cabinet area appropriately. Another important consideration is a choice between the built in look or do you mind that the larder fridge perturbs slightly from the kitchen cabinet fixture. Most cabinets in modern kitchens these days are around 20 inches from the wall. And many of the popular models of refrigerators that are called cabinet depth models or integrated larder fridge only extend as far as the cabinet. But it comes at a huge cost. And the cost is in terms of space in the interior of the cooling machine. How much space you have is often less. And to make bad things worse, integrated models which has less space costs more than one that is larger, one that sticks out a little out of your kitchen cabinet.



Overall, think about the different brands that you can purchase today. I recommend reading consumer reviews and looking at what they have to say about different models as well as a liability. Also, I strongly recommend going out to the internet and making an online research of your own to see what opinions other people have when it comes to buying a larder fridge. And last, but not least make sure that the configuration meats your specific needs and make sure that the look is what you want.

Larder Fridge – Choose the Best One

It is very important for you as a buyer to make a good choice regarding the larder fridge because it is something that you are going to use on a daily basis and it is something that you are going to live with for many years to come. So, you really need to be absolutely positive that the choice that you make is one that you are completely satisfied with. There are so many different brands and many different models available on the market today. Some are sold directly through stores and other online.

So, there are many factors for you to consider. And brand is just one of them. As you already know, there are lower end brands and higher end brands; but not necessarily indicative of the quality that you will get. Also, there are different configurations. Some, like the traditional ones, feature four to five shelf brackets and a chiller zone at the bottom. Others have the chiller zone on the top.



And the ever popular side by side models. This is one of the newer models that I think is worthy of consideration is similar to the French door model. And the reason why you should give it top consideration is because it gives you the most important and the most used feature of any larder fridge. What is very important for you to consider is if you are looking at the French door model vs. the side by side model consider this, if you have a side by side model you are going to have live with a divider which falls in centre of the larder fridge. This is not a problem for a French door model. With it you have the full use of the cooling machine’s capacity, but at the same time you have the convenience and good looks of two doors.



There are many models today that have water dispensers at the door. This is a very good feature. Whirlpool makes a model which has water dispenser right inside against the wall. It also has a filter for the water located toward the top of the refrigerator. It is very important to know several distinctions between the two styles – the ‘style inside’ and the ‘style on the door’. And one of the important things to keep in mind is that historically refrigerators pretty much of any make are less reliable when they have a water maker (and an ice maker) in the door. This is why you should choose the larder fridge that comes with a water dispenser inside because they have a better repair history.

Larder Fridge – Some Popular Models

Larder fridge has been around for more than half a century. When it first appeared it represented a revolutionary storage breakthrough in the world of refrigerators.

Beko models are some the most popular in Europe and especially in UK. The TLDA662 is the newest one to their collection. As you will notice it comes with a beautiful gray color with a 2.2 litter water dispenser on the front. It features an easy open handle which is very useful. Inside you have five safety glass shelves including the cover of the chiller compartment which is great for fresh meat and fish and it will basically store your food at around 0 degrees which means you can store it for longer and keep it fresher. It also features a full width chrome wire wine rack which holds five bottles. In the door you will notice that they have made a good use of space around the water dispenser. So, you have a space for a couple of cartons of milk or some juice.

The Beko TLDA625 is also a popular model. This larder fridge is 55 cm wide, so slightly slimmer than a standard fridge, but that makes it perfect for small and tight spaces. It has a stylish door handle. And if you open it up you will notice it has four safety glass shelves, so they want shatter if they are accidently dropped. And just like the TLDA662 it has five full width chrome wine racks which will accommodate up to five bottles of wine, bottled water, coke, champagne or whatever you need cooling down. At the bottom there is a full width chiller zone. It has two full width bottle racks ideal for your milk and juice. There is also one full width door compartment which is perfect for dairy products, jars etc. And, of course, there is also an egg holder. This larder fridge is also available in gray or white color and has an energy rating A.



The Beko TLDA521 has a very easy open handle. Inside are five safety glass shelves. At the bottom is a chiller zone which is easy to open and it also has an internal temperature of about 0 degrees, so that means it is the perfect environment for storing fresh meat and fish. There is also a large solid drawer on the bottom, bottle rack in the door for your milk and your orange juice, three commodities racks, so perfect for your dairies and any small jars and also an egg tray.



And the TLDA567 is the most elegant model in the line. If you open it up you will notice the main features that include an egg tray, a wine rack which will hold five bottles, five glass shelves including the cover of the chiller compartment, and a bottom drawer. What is also great about this larder fridge is that it has an auto defrost function which means you will never have to defrost again.