A mini fridge can be the perfect gift or appliance in many situations. If someone is going off to college, a mini fridge will allow you to keep your food fresh and private. If you know someone who wishes they could keep their beer cold in their garage, a mini fridge is perfect for that too. There are some complications that can arise from not doing your own research on a refrigerator before purchasing one. Everything you need to know about buying a refrigerator will be explained below.

First of all, you need to make sure that you accurately measure where you plan to put the refrigerator. You need to take into account not only the height, width and depth, but also the opening radius of the door. The goal here is for the mini fridge to fit snugly, but not so tight that the door can’t be opened. If you’re giving the mini fridge away and don’t know the exact measurements, you’re going to have to do some guessing. Just remember that when giving a gift, it’s always better to get a cooler that’s smaller than necessary, rather than one that’s too difficult to fit into a good spot.

Next is the position of the fridge. It may seem like you already have this planned, but believe me when I tell you that it’s not over yet. A refrigerator uses a lot of electricity and will usually not work properly if an old extension cord is attached to it. So you have two options here, get a new extension cord that can handle the power draw you want to put into it, or put the fridge right next to a wall outlet so you can reach it yourself. Another thing to consider, if you decide on an extremely powerful mini fridge, is the current power consumption at the switch. The last thing you need is your fridge turning on and blowing a fuse and leaving you in the dark. Blown fuses from this small amount of voltage don’t happen in newer homes, but they do happen in garages due to their lower power consumption.

You should make an informed estimate of how much you plan to store in the refrigerator. If you plan to store mostly cans, how many do you want to fit inside? Do you need a freezer section or can you do without it? Are you going to have a use for a drawer? How many shelves do you want? Should they be mobile or permanent? All of these questions need to be answered before you go out and buy a new refrigerator. If you can’t use your mini fridge for its intended purpose, there’s no point in having it (you might as well use your fridge), so take some time to think about these questions.

And finally, you need to know how cold your mini fridge should be. Some uses for a mini fridge require it to be just cold and not chillingly cold. Other uses, such as soft drinks and beer, the colder it can be, the better. Keep in mind that the more powerful a fridge is, the more it will cost, but that is to be expected. The cold energy of a refrigerator is difficult to measure when buying on the Internet and in stores. The only way to really know how powerful a mini fridge is is to look at consumer reviews and information online. Unfortunately, there is no standard measure for cooling in refrigerators, so the descriptions you will find may be vague. But be sure to look at the reviews anyway, so you can get at least a little bit of information from them.

If you follow those instructions and consider your options before making your purchase, you’re sure to enjoy your new refrigerator. Just remember to measure first, and don’t forget to check the door opening radius as well. Refrigerator location and power consumption are crucial factors for some people, but most won’t have a problem with that. Then finally you need to figure out how cold you need your mini fridge to be. It’s not exactly an easy task to buy a mini fridge, but it can be rewarding when you finally plug in your new mini fridge and it’s exactly the right one.