small fridge bad for resale?

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Hi all,

I am redoing kitchen and considering one of these small fridge options. The Haier has much better reviews, but also is smaller (and can't fit a gallon of milk in there which is fine by me).

https://www.haieramerica.com/product/HRF15N3AGS

The samsung has worse reviews but is a little more size to it. (plus icemaker which I also don't care about).

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Samsung-17-5-cu-ft-Counter-Depth-French-Door-Refrigerator-with-Ice-Maker-Stainless-Steel/1000005992

I'd probably go for the uncommon brand Haier, but wondering if with resale people are going to be turned off by a tiny fridge. I live in a small 1 BR+ den, 756 SQ ft, so not like more than 2 people would live here anyway. (I live alone and the fridge is plenty for me).

Any thoughts? Also, anyone have experience with either of these?

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Helen
9 years ago
When are you planning to sell it because at a certain point, the useful life of an appliance isn't much of a factor. Do people even consider a used refrigerator to be a factor when purchasing a home - to me it's the easiest of all appliances to replace provided that the dimensions are not insanely unique - you have a 30" wide space which is pretty standard for a refrigerator. The Samsung is only $1000 new so how much would it be worth when it's sold.

I live alone but I would never consider having a refrigerator the size of the Haier but I actually keep food in the refrigerator :-)

Since this isn't a built in or something requiring specific dimensions or is in any way custom or expected to have a long life, go with what works for you. I would personally go with the Samsung because the storage of the Haier would be too small unless you never plan to have a party or even have people over for drinks.
Milly Rey
9 years ago
Leave a space of at least 32" for a standard fridge.

The Samsung reviews are worse because it has an ice maker.
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palimpsest
9 years ago
I think it depends where you live. There hasn't been a fridge larger than 30" in any place I have lived, house or apartment, in the last 25 years: (Two apartments, two condos and one house) They were 27"-28"--and the condos and house have been significantly larger than 750 sq feet. I doubt it would be a problem in my particular location...but then again, neither is an 18" DW: the kitchens are small. I would want to know what's common in your area or building before I made a decision.
plllog
9 years ago
It's not the fridge that matters but whether people can put something different there. I wouldn't box it in so that it becomes a choice whether to live with it or not. Best if it goes on an end without cabinetry around it and enough room for a full sized fridge.