Freezer burn is a common problem caused by food packaging. Food dehydrates due to exposure to the air in the freezer. Standard supermarket packaging for many foods is not designed to prevent dehydration. If you intend to store food in your freezer for more than a few days, you should place the food in airtight containers or zippered plastic bags sp

The Sub-Zero B1-36U, $7,700, is particularly noisy, which could be an issue if you're sound-sensitive. Looking across all types of refrigerators, the highest overall scores belong to several French-door bottom-freezers that cost between $1,500 and $2,700.

Typically a beverage refrigerator is designed with presentation in mind sleek stainless steel trim, a glass door that allows you to display your drinks, and shelves designed for can and bottle storage. Most beverage refrigerators are designed to hold temperatures between 40-44° Fahrenheit while a traditional refrigerator is designed to hold cold

Manufacturers typically offer lower prices on their low-quality appliances and higher prices on their choice lines. The difference in price is in the internal components in the machines. Lower-end machines have lower-quality materials than those that are more expensive.