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In the market for a fridge? Consider what’s hot in cooling now:

– Colors: White is still the most popular color, but the growing popularity of stainless steel boxes has made silver a hot second.

– Energy efficiency: Most refrigerators consume 40 percent less energy than the ones made in the early ’90s. Industry analysts said a household easily can save $50 to $90 annually on electricity bills after purchasing a refrigerator.

– Design: Refrigerators are more elegant today. People willing to pay big bucks can get products that are as deep as a kitchen counter to give the refrigerator a built-in look. Steel refrigerators are popular, and cheaper steel alternatives are gaining popularity. Glass-door refrigerators and fridges with cabinet-fronts are popular models too.

– Style: Side doors and freezers at the bottom of refrigerators are big.

– Gizmos: Ninety percent of side-door refrigerators come with standard water filters. Many have advanced electronic temperature control systems and fuzzy logic that help them learn how and when you’re using it.

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Edited by Cara DiPasquale ([email protected]) and Kris Karnopp ([email protected])