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A refrigerator is the basis of every household's equipment. Since it will be widely used, it is necessary to subject the selection to several basic parameters.

No modern household can function without a refrigerator. It is an integral part of every family. It is usually located in the kitchen but can be installed virtually anywhere. It depends on the layout of the apartment and on our idea, especially about its capacity.

The first parameter of the selection will be its size. According to experts, the ideal fridge per person should have a capacity of 50-70 litres. Then another twenty litres in the freezer.

Another criterion in its selection are also the eating habits of the apartment's inhabitants. It is also clear that in villages or small towns where there are no daily shopping opportunities, the refrigerator will have to hold much more food.

Get a device in which you will be able to store food in peace and at the same time it will have the right size and function. It may seem complicated, but it's easy.

There are many refrigerators on the market to choose from. Getting to know them may not be easy. You must think of a few basic things you can't do without. Think about whether the appliance will be built-in or free-standing, where it will cost, how many people will use it and how much food you normally buy. The size, interior layout and type of refrigerator are important. There are two basics, classic, or American. American refrigerators were quite popular and are an ideal option for a larger family. But for most of us, they are too big and expensive. But the decision is always up to you. Consider all your needs and accordingly you will find the best equipment that suits you best.

The Freezer is an essential accessory for most ordinary households. You can also choose a suitable type depending on how long the food is to be preserved by frost.

Perhaps no household today can do without a very practical and necessary device, which is a freezer. If you opt for a freezer, which should be a separate unit and not part of the refrigerator, then you have two options.

Counter or drawer freezer.

• A more common type is a drawer freezer. The food is stored here clearly, and it is possible to separate, for example, vegetables from meat or some aromatic foods. The drawer freezer is also much more compact and can stand without problems in a normal kitchen.
• Counter freezers usually belong to the equipment of shops or establishments where food is prepared. But we see it more and more often in ordinary households. Here it is used mainly for storing food for a longer period. The counter freezer has much better insulating properties and the food in it will remain unchanged for a longer period. The capacity is also not reduced by drawers, and therefore it is larger in content. Thanks to these properties, counter freezers are more energy efficient.