First Apartment FAQs
Which compact refrigerators in this collection have a freezer?
The 3.5 cu. ft. Mini Refrigerators (MCBR350B2, S2, W2) have an interior freezer section, in-door wire shelves, adjustable glass shelves and manual defrost. The 1.7 cu. ft. Mini Fridge with Freezer (MCR170BE / MCR170WE) has a small freezer or chilling compartment. The rest, including the 1.6 cu. ft. Retro, 1.7 cu. ft. freezerless, 2.4 cu. ft. and 3.2 cu. ft. Mini All Fridges, are all-refrigerator designs.
What size compact fridge do I need for my first apartment?
The collection runs from 1.6 to 3.5 cu. ft. The 1.6 and 1.7 cu. ft. models suit a bedroom or small counter corner for drinks and snacks. The 2.4 and 2.6 cu. ft. models add shelving for groceries. The 3.2 cu. ft. Mini All Fridge and the 3.5 cu. ft. models with freezer are the roomiest options for a small kitchen. Check each product page for exact dimensions.
Can I switch which way the door opens?
Many of these models can. A reversible door is listed for the 1.7 cu. ft. freezerless and freezer models, the 2.4 cu. ft. Mini Fridges and the 3.2 cu. ft. Mini All Fridges (MCAR32PSE / MCAR32WE). That lets you hinge the door on whichever side works in your layout. For other models, confirm on the product page before you buy.
Which compact fridges have a crisper drawer or a can dispenser?
The 3.2 cu. ft. Mini All Fridge in Platinum Steel or White (MCAR32PSE / MCAR32WE) has a crisper drawer for produce, plus adjustable glass shelves and a reversible door. The 2.6 cu. ft. Mini Fridges (MCBR265) in black, stainless look or white have a can dispenser, door shelves and glass shelves. Pick the one that matches whether you stock more produce or more drinks.
Are these compact refrigerators ENERGY STAR certified?
Many are. ENERGY STAR is listed for the 1.6 cu. ft. Retro Mini Refrigerators, the 1.7 cu. ft. freezerless Mini Fridges, the 2.4 cu. ft. stainless freezerless model, the 2.6 cu. ft. Mini Fridges and the 3.2 cu. ft. Mini All Fridges. The data we reviewed did not list it for the 3.5 cu. ft. freezer models or the 1.7 cu. ft. models with freezer, so check those product pages.