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The bottom freezer fridges also come with more functionality and space than regular fridges. Sure they will occupy more space, but if you have a large family, it will be worth it. No more stuffing your fridge compartments with food. The shelves are customizable so you can store however much, in whatever way that suits you.

The crisper drawers fitted in a bottom freezer fridge will help your produce fresher for longer. It is a perfect system for those of you who buy your fruits and veggies in bulk. Just stuff them in the crisper drawers and forget about it until you decide to eat them. 

The advanced cooling systems are another reason you should buy this kind of a fridge. Because the freezer is at the bottom, there is a lesser load on the compressor. Not only do you save more energy, but the compartments also cool easily and much faster than traditional models. This is an ideal system for those of you looking to save some dollars on electricity bills.

The bottom freezer systems also come with another cool feature – the auto defrost. Never again do you have to go through the hassle of losing precious freezer space to ice for several days, followed by melting the ice manually. The auto defrost system prevents the formation of excessive ice automatically.

Most of these models also come equipped with a built-in ice machine. So the next time you host a party, simply pop open the freezer door and get some to cool down your beers and whiskeys. The water dispenser is another elegant feature. Forget the days of opening the fridge door to get some cold water in those scorching sunny days. The automatic water dispenser system is ideal for those who have small kids.

Best brands for bottom freezer type fridge: Amana, GE, Maytag, Bosch and Whirlpool.

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Even bottom mount refrigerators are made by the majority of reliable  brands unfortunately nothing lasts forever, based on the use the even the best brands may need some maintenance.

If you are looking for a simple budget-friendly fridge that comes with a bottom freezer with none of the bells and whistles, consider this type. This is your regular fridge with a freezer, except the freezer has been moved to the bottom. Gone are the days when you had to bend over and over and break your back to get to those fruits. These modern appliances are perfect for senior citizens and those with medical issues. Or even for those of us who are simply too lazy.

If you struggle with using your fresh produce before it gets rotten, this is the perfect appliance for you. With all your vegetables at the eye level, they will not be pushed to the back and forgotten.