Susann Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 anyone have a suggestion? Oldest dd's room came with one so we haven't had to purchase one before. We know we'd like around a 3.2 cu ft size w/a freezer component. We're looking at this one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Igloo-3.2-cu-ft-Refrigerator/19895937?findingMethod=rr#Product+Reviews Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Before you buy, check the housing web site to see what they allow. Also, has dd contacted roomie? With both my dd, the U only allowed 1 refrig./room so roomies need to know who's bringing what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'd suggest you check reviews for noise levels, and I agree with previous advice about checking with the housing policies on number permitted in rooms and power usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 There's only a limit on the size. We've been checking noise levels on the various models. Her roommate will have one. But because of medical issues, I don't want dd to ever worry about cross contamination or if she has enough room for what she needs. We thought we'd add the microwave later but the frig was a definite need. Thanks for all the input everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 we overspent and bought a larger one, counter top, and he used it so little, got an apt the second year, so we now have it eating electricity, cooling drinks at home. Darn it. Doing it again, I'd buy a used, smaller one from Craigslist. I also have an extra microwave residing in my basement (two kids in college.) Wish I'd just hit Restores and Goodwills for stuff. Good luck. Adding: I'd have bought one with a lock, since you never know what your room-mate will really be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We bought that one for dd #2 two years ago and she loves it. The bigger size kept things colder and she was able to fit taller items. We bought a smaller cheaper one for dd#1 and it only lasted 2 years. Dd#1 said her smaller square one never kept milk cold enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well, Grandma bought it, so I don't feel regret over the higher price. I'll feel it more worthwhile if he needs it again....it does actually freeze stuff, as you said. Used fridges are kinda gross. He has a room-mate this year, so may want to keep stuff in his room, depending on the food-respect issue. OR I may put it into the corner of the basement, set up a few boards and call it my bar....funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhrice3 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Check the specs for the room and roommate first. Make sure you know what she will keep in it - there was one size when I went to college and now there are 10 at Target alone. We bought my son's at Target the day of check-in. Target had them all on sale and plenty of them. Some where bigger and cheaper than others - probably the most popular size that they had tons of in storage. Good luck, ReneeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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