The top-mounted refrigerator has become one of the most popular types of refrigerators ever made. You can find top-mounted refrigerators in almost every size and shape.
The biggest benefit of owning a top-mounted refrigerator is the space it gives you to store food. Refrigerators are also known as iceboxes in some countries, so it’s only natural that they have a top-mounted version too.
They are also usually more spacious than bottom-mounted models because there’s enough space on the upper part for you to place a drinks container under it instead of just having it on display above your food.
What type of top-mounted refrigerator is right for me?
There are essentially three types of top-mounted refrigerators: side-by-side, open-top, and upright. With side-by-side models, the refrigerator is mounted on the left side of the kitchen cabinets, and the freezer is mounted on the right side.
With open-top models, the refrigerator is mounted on the front of the cabinet, and the freezer is situated above it. Finally, with upright models, the refrigerator is positioned above the counter and the freezer is on the ground or another surface.
Batch processing
A batch-processing refrigerator floods the shelves with a huge selection of pre-selected items that have been pre-programmed to sell. This is often the most popular type of top-mounted refrigerator because it offers the best price-per-item ratio.
However, with batch processing models, the items that make up the batch are almost always the same ones that have been selected for you by the manufacturer. A top-mounted model with batch processing will often feature a pre-programmed list of items to sell.
Reverse osmosis filtration system
Reverse osmosis (RO) filtration systems are often referred to as “water purifiers” because they purify the water that comes into the house. With RO systems, the water is brought into the house from an intake pipe that normally receives water from a water heater, water softener, or rainwater collection system.
RO systems also work great for top-mounted models because they can be programmed to perform different functions, such as removing heavy metals and large organic molecules from the water or removing shape-changing bacteria such as giardia that might be present in water from cesspools or other unhygienic sources.
Bottom condensation filtration system
Bottom condensation filtration systems are often called reverse-osmosis systems because they use the same type of membrane that is used in ODFWFs to selectively absorb dissolved solids and water molecules and send them through a filter to produce clean, drinkable water.
With a bottom-condensing refrigerator, the inside of the appliance is almost entirely depleted of heat energy.
The only thing that stays warm inside the unit is the cold water (or hot water if you have the reverse osmosis system set up as a water heater) that runs the motor that generates the low-speed, low-heat flow through the filters.
Most bottom-condensing refrigerators feature a split-style design, so you can place the water filter either above or below the compressor.
Wrapping up
Top-mounted refrigerators offer a variety of benefits, one of which is plenty of room to store food. These refrigerators are usually more spacious than L- or split-top models because the upper part of the unit is not just for displaying food but also houses all the necessary components such as an extractor fan, a backdraft detection system, evaporator and condenser units, a water pump, and even frost detector sensors.
They are also usually more spacious than bottom-mounted models because there’s enough space on the upper part for you to place a drinks container under it instead of just having it on display above your food.
Whether you’re looking for more space or want to save on electricity, the best top-mounted refrigerator is the one that gives you the most room to cook and store food.
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