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Unless you're into serious eco-living, a refrigerator is a must-have item. But serious frugal shoppers can find a seriously good budget fridge in one of three configurations: top freezer, bottom freezer, and side-by-side. The final choice of budget fridge will depend on kitchen layout, the household's need for cool storage space, and whether you prefer to reach high or low for fresh or frozen foods. Other factors to consider are color options (stainless steel adds to the bottom line), storage components (bins and shelves) and how they're arranged. Also look for an Energy Star; each of our four top budget fridge picks proudly bear one.

Style Cubic Feet Color Options Storage Features Energy Star
Maytag M1TXEGMYW estimated price $710
Top freezer 20.6 White, bisque, black, stainless steel Deli/snack drawer, two humidity-controlled crispers, adjustable glass shelves, adjustable gallon-size door bins Yes
Whirlpool ED5KVEXVQ estimated price $899
Side-by-side 25.1 White, black Crisper, slide-out glass shelves, adjustable gallon-size door bins, covered dairy bin, external water and ice dispenser Yes
GE GTH18GBD estimated price $537
Top freezer 18.1 White, bisque, black Snack drawer, two humidity-controlled crispers, adjustable glass shelves, fixed gallon-size door bins, soda-can storage, optional ice maker Yes
Kenmore 69002 estimated price $848
Bottom freezer 19.7 White Adjustable glass shelves, fixed gallon-size door bins, humidity-controlled crispers, digital display, optional ice maker Yes
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