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Also, keep in mind, that However, make sure to figure energy savings into spill-proof shelves can help prevent cross-contamthe cost. If a consumer opts to buy a model $50 ination of food. 8. Which to choose: wire or glass shelves? cheaper, but spends $ 150 more in energy bills over the life span of the fridge, are they really saving Some believe that wire shelves are more energy efficient than glass, since air can circulate through money? Log-on to Sears website www.sears.ca to find them freely. In fact, glass is a good conductor and the following tips and more on buying a refrigera retains coolness, saving energy. It's also usually tor and other major appliances. Also available on considered more attractive and easier to clean. line are more than 1,300 brand name major appli Wire shelves aren't available in bottom-mount ances and a `web assistant' that will make fridges. 9. Which way should the fridge open? It's com researching and comparison shopping for appli mon for consumers to get a surprise, backing ances fast and easy. themselves into a comer once they get their appli Top 10 Refrigerator Shopping Tips 1. Want to save energy? A dual thermostat ance into the home, when they realize the door maintains optimum temperature with an indepen opens the wrong way. That's why engineers devel dent sensor for the fresh and frozen sections. It oped reversible doors on virtually all top and bot saves energy because cold air gets blown into the tom mount models. 10. Want vegetables and meats to stay fresh fresh food section (when required) from the freez er, and that means the compressor doesn't always longer? Humidity control is available in crispers to have to kick in. Since the compressor is what help vegetables keep longer. For your meats: deli drawers or meat compartments with a temperature makes noise, the fridge is that much quieter. 2. Will it fit? It may seem obvious, but the most control feature will always be colder than the rest common error consumers make in buying a refrig of the fridge, since they're usually located where Sears Canada has just come out with a premium line of major appliances called Kenmore Elite. erator is choosing a model they like, but doesn't fit cold air comes into the fresh-food section. The appliances here show off the sleek stainless steel look that's very popular now. into its intended spot or even through the front door of their I home. Take proper I measurements of width, height and depth, and be kind to delivery people by m easuring access doors and hallways. This appliance can weigh 250 pounds. 3. How many people will use it? A family of four or | more needs a bigger I fridge, at least 18 cubic feet, particular ly, if there are grow ing children going through a lot of milk and other consum ables. 4. Do you do a lot of freezing? 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