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Just like french door styled fridges, these appliances also require less clearance for opening the doors. That means more space in your kitchen.

If you have elderly people in your home or are buying a fridge for your parents, this may be the perfect fit for you. Since you do not have to bend over to get to the freezer compartment, it is excellent for those of you who have a backache, spinal problems, or balance issues. 

With extra freezer space, the appliance is perfect for those of you who survive on frozen delicacies and like to buy your produce in bulk. Feel free to freeze a week’s worth of fruits and veggies in this wide freezer compartment. These types of fridges also feature separate compartments for eggs and dairy, so you can keep them fresh without losing them at the back of the fridge.

The separate fruit boxes and customizable shelves allow maximum utility of the fridge space without getting overstuffed. You can easily compartmentalize the space inside and designate a separate space for everything – perfect for large families that buy groceries in bulk. No longer will you be ruffling through your fridge looking for that one specific item. Now everything is exactly at its right place.

You do not have to fiddle with manual control settings anymore. The fridge comes with automatic temperature control by checking surrounding ambience. So sit back and stop fussing over your fridge now. 

Moreover, these models also come with an option to keep the fridge running efficiently when you go on holiday. This is a very handy option for those of us who have to get away on impromptu office getaways. Don’t worry about emptying your fridge before leaving, the smart control will take care of all your fruits and vegetables.

Best brands for side by side type fridge: Viking, Sub-zero, Thermador, Miele, GE Monogram, JennAir and Bosch.

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Even side by side refrigerators are made by the majority of reliable and high-end brands unfortunately nothing lasts forever, based on the use the even the best brands may need some maintenance.

Side by side refrigerators have been in the market only for the last decade but they have already gained popularity. And it is easy to see why. The fridges are split halfway or a little more than halfway through. The fridge is one side and the freezer on the other. Most of the refrigerators allocate more space to the fridge portion than the freezer, but you can easily find an equally divided model if you want. 

They also tend to be more expensive than regular models and one can see why. Not only do you get more storage space, but the complete separation of fridge and freezer also allows you to save more energy, as there is little to no loss of cooling when you open one or the other.