French Door Refrigerators

French Door Refrigerators: Adding Elegance to Your Kitchen

Swinging open the doors of a French door refrigerator transforms the mundane chore of finding something to eat into an exciting act of discovery. The feeling of grabbing both handles, swinging the doors open, and being welcomed with bright LED lights illuminating a wide array of edible options changes the way you interact with an otherwise ordinary kitchen appliance. While taking home a French door fridge probably won't be a life-changing event, it will provide your kitchen with a new level of style and sophistication. Although they're often referred to as double door refrigerators, 3 door refrigerator is a more accurate term. French door fridges provide access to their fresh section via two adjacent doors that swing open from the center. The third door offers access to the freezer drawer positioned beneath the fresh section. And as bottom freezer refrigerators, French door models keep fresh food at eye level.

This design makes it easy to keep track of produce in the crisper drawers that hides at ankle height in side-by-side and top freezer units. A counter-depth French door refrigerator provides the added bonus of a shallow storage area, preventing items at the back of the fridge from going unnoticed. Plus, counter-depth refrigerators line up evenly with the surrounding cabinets, giving them a stylish, built-in look. French door refrigerators come in a wide variety of styles and feature sets. Door-in-door designs are found almost exclusively on French door fridges. They feature an additional exterior panel on one of the French doors that opens with the push of a button. This provides easy access to items stored in the door bins without letting too much cool air escape. If you're looking for other ways to conserve energy, ENERGY STAR® Certified fridges can save $200 in electricity over their lifetime.

For more modern features, consider a Wi-Fi enabled double door fridge. Some of these models respond to voice commands, helping you create grocery lists or order food when you're running low. Some even feature internal cameras so that you can see inside via your smartphone from the store. For a modern look to match, consider a model with a fingerprint-resistant black stainless steel finish. Abt carries French door refrigerators from all of the top brands, like Samsung, Whirlpool, LG, and more. If you need help deciding, take a look at our Refrigerator Sizing and Buying Guide or give one of our experts a call at 800-860-3577. Buying a refrigerator is an investment and you should love the one you get. Let us help you find the perfect French door fridge for your budget and needs.