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Refrigerators: playing it cool.

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| February 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Finding a refrigerator that combines the capacity, convenience, styling, and price you want keeps getting easier.

Most new models, whether they cost $500 or $5,000, have their acts down cold when it comes to temperature performance and energy efficiency Useful features such as touchpad controls and water filters are becoming more common. And design options are expanding. Here are some trends driving what you'll see:

Cabinet-depth models gain momentum. The boom in kitchen renovations is fueling interest in cabinet-depth (sometimes called counter-depth) refrigerators. These slim, freestanding models fit nearly flush with your cabinets and counters, giving ...

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