Three Features to Consider When Buying a New Refrigerator

If you’ve been following our blog, you know that iio has developed gorgeous, colorful, chic, and practical refrigerators. Some are tall, slim, and perfect for any home. Others are compact, fun, and perfect for small cottages, man caves, and she sheds. With so many options, how do you decide which one is best for you? Easy. Just use your personal lifestyle choices as a guide. 

Let’s start by comparing two iio refrigerators – the RR1 and RM1. 

the freezer gourmet  

No judgement here. Life is busy, and cooking from scratch every day – or even most days – is not always possible. Assuming eating out frequently at a restaurant is also not always feasible, the only option left is to rely on frozen foods. 

If you’ve spent any time at all searching the internet for recipes that lend themselves well to freezing, you’ll know that there’s a growing trend around creating freezer-ready meals, whether it involves preparing whole recipes or even just the ingredients for those recipes ahead of time. There’s an entire army of home cooks out there who have mastered the art of cooking, packing up, and freezing food. Take it from them, it is totally possible to prep a month’s worth of whole meals in one weekend, pop each one into the oven or microwave to reheat, and have dinner ready in under an hour.  

The issue with cooking a meal ahead of time is that it will have to sit on your countertop until it’s cool enough to store in the freezer. That poses a couple of different problems. One, your countertop might be rendered unusable for anything else until the packages of food you’ve prepared are cool enough to be moved into the freezer. Two, leaving hot food out on the counter to cool for too long can provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. So, getting that prepped food frozen as quickly as possible is key to enjoying a scrumptious meal later.  

The RR1 offers the right solution. It features an Extreme Freeze zone drawer that allows you to control the freezer temperature. All you do is place your slightly cooled meals into the drawer, adjust the temperature, and your prepared meal will freeze fast. By the way, food that freezes faster also tastes better when it’s thawed and reheated. 

cool it, fast 

These hot days of summer mean one thing – frequent trips to the fridge for cold drinks. Picture this: you come home from a grocery run with tetrapaks of juice, cans of pop, and bottles of water. You’re looking forward to putting your feet up for a bit and sipping something cold. The problem is that those drinks you’ve just brought home were sitting on a shelf in a grocery store aisle. They’re unappetizingly warm.  

Luckily, the RM1 refrigerator features a Fast Chill function. Pop the drinks you just bought into the fresh food area of the fridge and within a short time, you’ll be able to grab a chilled, refreshing beverage. 

space matters 

One difference between the RR1 and the RM1 models is the size. The RR1 is slightly larger so it can hold more stuff, making it perfect for situations where you might need more food storage space. The RM1 is a bit more compact, so it’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t need to store a carload of groceries every week. Or think of a cottage vacation where you may be buying only what you need for a few days at a time. 

The truth is that all iio refrigerators come equipped with useful and convenient functions. The trick to choosing the right fridge is to think about which options will help you save the most time and help you feel happy and relaxed. 

I’ve included a handy comparison chart below that will give you a quick overview of each refrigerator’s main features. Take it with you when you’re fridge shopping. It will help you keep track of which features align best with how you live your life. 

Need more information? No problem. Call us! We’ll be happy to help you match your needs to a chic, new fridge