The width is a result of the dual fridge doors.
Side by side smaller than french door.
Find out which one is right for you.
Side by side were invented for small apartment kitchens that didn t have the swing space for a full width door.
Freezer storage can also be easier due to the top to bottom shelving options.
By splitting things down.
A french door fridge typically has wide shelves which makes storing a loaded turkey platter casserole dish or party sized plates and bowls easier.
Proportionally side by side refrigerators have more freezer space than french door fridges.
Another thing to consider is the difference in style.
Preserve the life of fresh foods and help prevent freezer burn with this side by side refrigerator which features storeright dual cooling system technology for automatic humidity control.
A combination of side by side and bottom freezer models french door refrigerators try to offer it all.
The side by side refrigerators have vertical fridge and freezer space with shelving.
Fill containers to a precise level all through the door with the measured fill setting.
Ideally the replacement appliance will be identical to or smaller than the.
Cons narrow shelf space may present problems for frozen pizzas and baking trays.
Freezer is smaller than french door and not at eye level limited food organization options in freezer.
Shelving on both sides means that items can generally be accessed without needing to bend deeply or dig through stacked containers to find what you re looking for.
Small kids that raid the fridge often will also benefit from a side by side over a french door unit since access isn t hindered by height.
You can put a french door in the same space because the freezer drawer doesn t need swing room and the upper doors are the same as side by side and they ve become popular because you have so much more horizontal space in both the fridge and the freezer.
Pros much of the freezer food at eye level larger freezer space typically less expensive.
Most french door options have at least one lower drawer that stores frozen items.