From beverage centers with Dual-Temperature Controlled Zones to small refrigerators perfect for apartments, find the features you’re looking for. Wirecutter is the product recommendation service from The New York Times. Our journalists combine independent research with over-the-top testing to save people time, energy and money when making buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right . Most of the Midea WHS-65L’s flaws can be chalked up to problems with mini fridges in general.
They’re not designed to work in temperatures below those in a home. We strongly recommend you check your mini fridge’s user manual for recommendations for your specific model. For example, you may or may not be able to put your mini-fridge on the carpet. Also, having separate compartments helps prevent your refrigerated food from getting freezer burn and your frozen food from partially or completely thawing. The cooling system is more efficient that way and you’re much less likely to find thawing food in the freezer compartment or frozen food in the refrigerated compartment.
Please enter your local address in the shipping address category. We do not ship, and only serve the local Lawrence community. Get the best deals and the best advice dropped right in your inbox. Mark Brezinski is a senior writer with over ten years of experience reviewing consumer tech and home appliances. We’ve collectively spent decades testing major appliances in our lab. Its freezer temps were also a bit warm at 3°F, but were also relatively stable—no freezer burn here, just a quick calibration and you should be all set.
Speaking from experience, I much preferred having a mini-fridge with a separate freezer vs the mini-fridge/freezer with only one door. Do not place heavy objects or magnet items on top of the refrigerator. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding Frigidaire fridge instructions are not completely understood or if 11. The refrigerant of this product is R600a, which is in flammable. Make sure not to doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly damage the cooling system during the transportation and installation.
With all its features, it’s become the staple appliance in my kitchen. I was so satisfied, I’ve decided to step up to Whirlpool’s large appliances with this refrigerator. If this works out, I think Whirlpool has found a customer for life and I’ll only be buying their appliances from now on. I wish it had a temperature contol just for the freezer however.
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Note that if you do use this fridge as a freezer, you’ll want to be hypervigilant about condensation and be sure to get a good seal every time you open and close the door. This is basically destined to be a problem with most similar models, so it’s important to understand that you’re working with a very small, very inexpensively built appliance. I just bought a slightly smaller Whirlpool for $160 at HD, though it has a separate freezer door. A little over a year ago, I bought a Whirlpool microwave and thought little of it at the time.