For every kitchen, a refrigerator or fridge is a must. This major appliance is the focal point of any kitchen because it keeps all perishable items at the proper temper and holds some frozen items in a special compartment as well. It is an understatement to suggest that fridges are just a place to hold a few perishable and frozen foods though because todays? fridge manufacturers like Beko Bosch, Candy, Coolzone, Fridgemaster, Frigidaire, Home King, Hotpoint, Indesit, LEC, Liebherr, Miele, Samsung, Smeg, Whirlpool and Zanussi are making these major appliances with a wealth of features.

Thanks to the advanced technology these manufacturers have put into fridges, many come fully equipped with features such as water and crushed ice available from the door, front compartments that allow for milk and juice retrieval without opening the entire fridge, electronic registers that keep track of when certain food items are nearly gone and much more.

Many new home buyers are presented with these fridges as a part of their purchase package and can move into a new home with new appliances. When it is necessary to make a purchase knowing the difference between a fridge and a freezer can help to determine whether one or both is needed.

There are several basic types of fridges and freezers that are available on the market today. The varieties of fridges include table tops, under counter, upright single door, side-by-side double door, upper and lower double door and upright with ice box. Many designs of fridges are also equipped with a freezer, making best use of both the fridge and freezer uses.

Another type is the upright freezer. These appliances are fashioned to look like a fridge from the outside but there is where the similarities end. Upright freezers hold large items such as game and are great for storing frozen items that take up too much space in the small freezer that comes with a fridge.

Many people store their upright freezer in the garage because there is no space in the kitchen for such a large appliance and the items in the upright freezer are not used on a daily basis. Having an upright freezer in the garage is also a great idea for the summer when children are in and out of it for popsicles and other frozen treats since it keeps them from running in and out of the house.

For those who don't have garage space or wish to use a smaller type, chest freezers are a great alternative. These small version of upright freezers can be stored in any room but are great for those who have small spaces such as a dorm or efficiency apartment.

The major difference between a fridge and a freezer is the capacity of the fridge to hold things that need to be kept cold but not frozen. One other significant difference for certain models is the addition of features like hot and cold water and ice cubes or crushed ice available from the door.