What's Best: Counter Depth or Full Size Refrigerator

Kevin Drako is here today to explain the difference between counter depth and full size refrigerators.

If you look closely at your current refrigerator, you may notice that it sticks out beyond the counter. Most refrigerators are like this and is called full size or standard depth refrigeration.

Counter depth refers to where the refrigerator alignment with the counter tops. This means that the refrigerator front is flush with the counter that is next to the refrigerator. The only thing that will stick out is the doors when you open it all the way. This option is all about looks and people that might be particular about things lining up just perfectly. The disadvantage with this refrigerator option is that there will actually be less usable space in the refrigerator and the cost of counter depth is usually more than standard depth. You may want to consider counter depth if you have less room in your kitchen as it frees up space.

Stop by one of our stores to see the difference yourself and to decide which options is best for you.

Inside Look at Refrigerators: Capacity & Sizes

Chuck Ewing, owner of Appliance Factory & Mattress Kingdom is here to give you an inside scoop on refrigerators. There are different sizes and capacity options. Know a little about each one to find the perfect refrigerator for you and your family.



Pro Refrigerators
Average size is 25 cu. ft.

• Great finish and most people love the built-in look.
• Inferior capacity, but more expensive than other options.

Counter Depth Refrigerators
Average size 22.7 cu. ft.

• Walls are thinner between the refrigerator and freezer making a little more space.
• They are usually taller and stick out from your cabinets.
• Great capacity at a great value.

Standard Depth (Non-counter depth) Refrigerators
Average size 29.7 cu. ft.

• More capacity than a 48 inch wide built-in pro refrigerator.
• More depth going back which is less convenient to access food in the back.
• Great for bigger families with a larger size and huge capacity. 

We hope that this video gives you a great starting point when deciding what type of refrigerator is the best for you.

If you have more questions about refrigerators, give one of our stores a call or come on by to one of our 17 locations.

Counter Depth vs Standard Depth Refrigerator Rap Battle

Here is a fun rap battle from one of our stores that explains the difference between Counter Depth and Standard Depth Refrigerators.






Stop by one of our 16 locations in Colorado. You can ask any of our Product Specialist to help you figure out which refrigerator is best for you.



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