Viking Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Pros and Cons of a Viking Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Buying refrigerators used to be really easy- you just didn’t have that many options to choose from. Now, there are refrigeration units that range from classic performance to designer soda coolers. The Viking side-by-side refrigerator has been around for a while and still remains one of their most popular models. This model has the refrigeration unit on one side and the freezer vertical on the other side. Here are some of the pluses and minuses about this model of Viking refrigerator to help you decide whether it is right for you.

The biggest benefit of the Viking side-by-side refrigerator is that it saves you space in your kitchen. These models of refrigerators are designed vertically. This means that they are slimmer and can fit into narrow kitchen spaces. Obviously, you also need to have clearance space for your refrigerator’s doors to open. Because there are two vertical doors in a Viking side-by-side refrigerator, you don’t need so much free space in front of the appliance. Viking also makes their models with adjustable drawers and shelves inside. This means that you can keep your most-used items at eye level and easy to reach. Most side by side refrigerators also come with bonus options like ice dispensers too. This model is also considered more attractive than a stacked refrigerator and may set off your kitchen design.

The downside of Viking side-by-side refrigerators is that they are so narrow. Yes, this is also a plus of the design. However, you will not have as much storage space available. Generally, the refrigerator side is wider than the freezer. Despite this, you may still have troubles fitting large items into the unit such as birthday cakes or pizza boxes. If you use the freezer a lot, you might find that a side-by-side unit does not give you enough space for all your food items. Also, Viking side-by-side refrigerators tend to use more power than traditional models and you will have a higher electricity bill.

If a Viking side-by-side model is not for you, there are still several other options to choose from. There are stacked models with the freezer on the top or bottom, French-door units that have the sleek narrow two doors of a side-by-side refrigerator but the freezer on the bottom, and built in models which can be customized to fit any kitchen design.