Useless options in modern refrigerators or for which we overpay

In addition to the main functions - to cool and freeze food, refrigerator manufacturers equip their “offspring” with various newfangled options such as air fresheners, antibacterial coating, air circulation systems in chambers and countless compartments. Accordingly, the more additional options, the higher the cost of the unit. Let's see if these “bells and whistles” are needed for the average buyer, or is this a clever way to make people pay more?

No Frost System

A rather large segment of the market of modern refrigerators (about 40%) is occupied by models with an automatic defrosting system. No frost. Is it really difficult to do without it in our time?

This technology promises to save the owners of the refrigerator from the need to defrost and wash it several times a year. A ventilation system is installed in the chambers, due to which frost and ice do not accumulate on the walls. Of course, this is the dream of any hostess, but it turns out that this technology requires certain sacrifices.

First of all, many owners of such refrigerators notice that the products in them dry out faster. Suppose this is a controversial issue, because storing food without packaging is not very hygienic, and if you cover it with film, it will not dry out. But there are other significant drawbacks: the noise level of such a refrigerator is much higher than that of a similar one with a defrost drip system, and it consumes much more electricity. In addition, the ventilation mechanism is quite cumbersome, and "eats" a large part of the space that could be used for the personal purposes of the owner.

Manufacturers claim that thanks to No frost the temperature in the refrigerator after it opens and closes recovers faster, but if you think logically, then it depends for the most part not on ventilation, but on the power of the compressor.

The main advantage of this technology - the absence of the need to "defrost" the refrigerator, can also be argued. In fact, such a refrigerator should also be turned off and washed, although much less frequently - once or twice a year. Of course, the presence of ventilation affects the price of the refrigerator - it is much higher than the similar, “drip” models. In general, it is up to you to have a fan inside the chamber or simply cold.

Number of doors and compartments

A specific feature of human perception is to assume that if space is divided into a large number of sectors, then it is more capacious. In the case of refrigerators, this is definitely not the case! When buying a three-door model, it should be borne in mind that the partitions between the cameras take quite a lot of space that could be used for other purposes. So called Side by side refrigerators, which have two high doors, swinging open like a cabinet, also have not too much space inside. The main advantage of these original and attractive units is a large number of options such as mini-bar, ice maker, cooler, Internet access and others. Of course, for an interesting design and "advanced stuffing" will have to pay a serious amount of money.

Regarding the presence of multiple containers (Frost safe, Hydro safe, Dry safe), as well as various shelves for bottles - often these practical, at first glance, supplements are superfluous. If the family is large, then the main thing you need to pay attention to when buying a refrigerator is the useful space in which tall pots can be placed, large cans and so on.Extra things like shelves, containers and partitions often interfere with large objects, and if you remove them from the refrigerator, they will take up space in the kitchen, every now and then they come to hand.

Other popular features

Widespread antibacterial coating of the inner walls of the refrigerator "Antibacteria". Expensive models have a silver plating inside the chamber, which supposedly prevents the growth of bacteria and destroys unpleasant odors. But common sense suggests: harmful microorganisms that are a source of stale smell, do not appear by themselves, but due to the fact that the process of decomposition occurs in the products. And even if you cover the walls of the chamber with a layer of silver, it will not be able to prevent the products from spoiling when their time comes.

The same applies to built-in air fresheners. To some extent they neutralize odors, but if the food starts to deteriorate, then it is quite logical to throw it away, and not to hide the smell with the help of cunning devices. If any specific smells of products, for example, fish or seasonings, are embarrassing, then there is a more practical and less expensive way out - to put such products in airtight containers.

The display on the outer panel is on many models of the refrigerator. With it, you can adjust the temperature to within a degree. But, think: how often does it become necessary to change the temperature in the chamber, especially by one degree? If something needs to be cooled in an “emergency” mode, it is much easier to turn the mechanical switch, and the cold level rises abruptly, and then with the same simple movement return the previous mode. In addition, buyers often complain that the readings on the display are not always correct.

Built-in ice maker, with which you can fill a glass with ice without opening the refrigerator, again is a convenient feature for those who do not need a lot of space in the freezer, because such a device takes the lion's share of space. It is much more economical to purchase ice molds, in addition, you can experiment with the shape and size of ice cubes.

Function Vitamin plus, which is presented in LG refrigerators, promises buyers to irrigate their fruits and vegetables with vitamin C, thereby maintaining their freshness longer. Quite tempting, only the supply of a container with a vitamin should be enough for 7 years - this is the declared life of the refrigerator itself. For your information: the majority of models on the market are more durable.

Results

It makes no sense to argue with those who are really important to have a multifunctional, beautiful and "cool" thing - this is probably a matter of image. But if a customer, purchasing a refrigerator, wants to get a durable device with two functions: cooling and freezing products, then you should pay attention not to the number of options, but to the power of the model, its reliability and the required volume of internal compartments. Simply put, prioritize!