Some of today’s younger generation might think that the nickname “icebox” refers to their refrigerator being able to actually produce ice cubes. In reality, the early refrigerator was so named because there was literally a block of ice stuffed into the box of the unit which kept everything cold. Ice delivery was a big business back in the day, especially in a hot climate like Los Angeles’.  As design improvements continued, those old ice wagons were driven out of business and the modern era of refrigerators was born. Today, if you’re thinking about replacing you’re old clunky “icebox” you have two things to consider: 1) what kind of refrigerator do you want and 2) who is going to take away that old one?

Consider these options for a new fridge:

The top freezer unit has been the most popular design for years. It is also the most inexpensive model on the market today with prices starting around $350. The freezer unit on these models will take up around 1/3 of the space and is situated above the fresh food storage. Although practical for most adults, kids have a hard time reaching into the freezer for a frozen treat!

The flipside of the top freezer fridge would obviously be the bottom freezer. This actually puts the fresh foods you grab the most right at eye level by putting the freezer on the bottom. This bottom freezer can be a drawer or door design.

Moving up in the world of fridge design will have you considering the side-by-side refrigerator. With this type of design the freezer and the fresh food areas are split evenly. They are actually perfect for smaller kitchens. The side-by-side doors can also be amped up with all kinds of gadgets like ice and water dispensers and even a television screen.

The French door refrigerator melds the bottom freezer concept with the side-by-side. Here, the freezer is still at the bottom but the top fresh food area has those side-by-side doors that are chock full of special drawers and compartments for food. It’s also a good energy save because instead of throwing open a wide door and letting all that cold air out you are minimizing the drain on the system by opening the small door.

Finally there are the “big boys” of commercial refrigerators. These are the types of units used in professional kitchens. If you fancy yourself a budding “Top Chef” you might want to upgrade to this type of unit to provide you with the very best in equipment. Commercial fridges come in a variety of shapes and sizes with the added bonus of having glass doors so you can see what’s inside!

Once you’ve selected your model, you then have to arrange to get rid of the old one. This is when you should consider scheduling an appointment with a professional team of junk haulers like Junk King Los Angeles. They can arrive on the same day that you’re new fridge is coming in. All you have to do is clear out the food and let them handle all the rest!