Being such a common household item refrigerators can pose a challenge when it comes to moving them. Refrigerators are one of the most essential appliances in most households.
Being such a useful appliance, it is important to know the average weight before purchasing one. This will save you time when it comes to moving to a different home.
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5 common types of refrigerators and their average weights
Here is a list of the 5 common types of refrigerators and their expected average weight ranges
Top Freezer Refrigerator
This is the most common fridge design and exists in most models. In this configuration, the fridge has a freezer compartment in the top section. The freezer has a lower capacity compared to the cooler compartment.
Most top freezer refrigerator designs will have an average weight of between 180 and 200 pounds. That translates to an average weight of 81 to 130 Kilograms.
Side-by-side Refrigerator
This type of refrigerator comes equipped with two side-by-side doors. This category of fridges comes with the largest amount of freezer space. These kinds of fridges are among the largest and occupy the most space. This places them on the slightly pricy side when it comes to affordability.
Most side-by-side refrigerators will have an average weight between 250 to 350 pounds. This translate to an average weight of 113 to 158 Kilograms.
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
This refrigerator design has a reverse configuration relative to a top freezer configuration. The freezer compartment is placed in the bottom compartment while the cooling compartment is on the top.
Most bottom freezer refrigerators have an average weight of between 180 to 280 pounds. This translates to an average weight of 81 to 130 Kilograms.
French Door Refrigerator
French door refrigerators have a similar design to side-by-side refrigerators. They come equipped with double doors. In this design, the freezer compartment is placed beneath the doors. They also are a bit expensive but highly recommended if you have the budget.
The average weight of french door fridges will fall between 250 to 350 pounds. This translates to 113 to 158 kilograms.
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Mini Fridge (Compact Refrigerator)
These are compact fridges that will fit in most spaces. They are the lightest category of fridges and are mainly for people on the move or in extremely small spaces. You may have across them in hotels.
The average weight of mini fridges will range between 30 to 50 pounds. This will translate to an average of 13 to 22 kilograms.
