On buying a minifridge
Are you considering buying a minifridge for your dorm? A miniature refrigerator can be a great addition to your dormitory room. You can use it to keep leftover dining hall food fresh, keep beverages chilled, and so much more! Having your very own minifridge is sure to make you one of the cool kids on your floor, especially for late night shenanigans (shut up shut up SHUT UP you weren’t supposed to mention it). That being said, it’s important to make sure that you pick the right minifridge for you and your needs!
The number one most important thing to consider is volume. Now, it might seem like the bigger, the better – but there are some other factors to consider. Dorms often have restrictions about the dimensions of appliances you can bring in. An overly cumbersome fridge might bring unwanted attention from your RAs or the housing department, which would be a major bummer. A typical small cube-shaped refrigerator is 15x15x15 inches, while the standard larger model is 33x20x22 inches. If that still doesn’t suit your needs, you could even consider buying two (that is too many oh FUCK they’re going to notice). Either way, be sure to keep those dimensions in mind! It would be pretty annoying to go through the trouble of purchasing a minifridge only for it not to fit your purposes!
Next–do you want a freezer compartment, or just the fridge? A freezer might keep things fresh indefinitely, where in a minifridge, meat will start to spoil. How long are you going to plan to keep things in there (when will my hands stop shaking)? Different fridges have variously sized freezer compartments, so keep that in mind. Obviously the answer depends on your social life and personal needs, so be sure to consider all possible factors (frozen stuff is pretty tough to handle).
Saving the best for last, you should also consider the aesthetic aspect. Do you want to shell out some cash for a chrome finish? Or save some money and invest in a monochrome black or white textured finish? If you are planning to keep the fridge for more than one semester (I don’t know if I’ll be around that long, someone looked at me funny today, I think they’re starting to notice), this is something you should consider. Most importantly, would you prefer a clear door (I SWEAR ITS LOOKING AT ME. I cut the whole thing up good to make it fit) or an opaque one (it is still looking at me it is looking at me I see an EYE).
Some fridges also contain built in beverage holders. It’s always refreshing to have a cold one after a long day. You have had a long day, haven’t you? It’s gonna keep looking at you anyway. You might as well have a drink.
Happy shopping!