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It's nice when you can buy something you want and get something that makes you feel good about yourself, too. If you're in the market for a compact fridge to fit in a small space--a bar, a dorm room, or an office, for example--consider a coolant-free 1.7 cubic foot fridge featuring Haier America's NuCool technology.

NuCool is a new technology that lets your compact fridge run as low as 37 degrees (colder than past refrigerant-free models allowed). So the only green you'll see will be the eco-friendly kind, not the disgusting mold-in-the-back-of-the-fridge kind. NuCool doesn'… Read more

There are some places an LCD screen makes no sense, like on a vent hood. But there are other places where the inclusion of an LCD screen is so natural that it practically seems obvious once you see it. Like on the fridge.

Samsung isn't the only one to come up with this idea, but it is a nice addition to the company's new French door fridge, announced on November 3. The RFG299 has a 7-inch LCD screen just above the ice and water dispenser. The screen offers one-touch access to calendars, schedules, showcase photos, nutrition facts, and … Read more

Refrigerators are a necessary part of today's kitchen, but with them comes a whole list of environmental concerns. Some have hydrofluorocarbons for insulation; HFCs were supposed to be an eco-friendly alternative to chlorofluorocarbons (which are known for their ozone-destroying effects), but turned out not to be so great for the environment, either. But GE is bringing an HFC-free fridge to the market this year.

The new version of the GE Monogram will use cyclopentane in place of HFCs. It's another hydrocarbon, but is less of a pollutant. Unlike many other hydrocarbons, cyclopentane also has a reduced risk of … Read more

Modular seems to be the buzzword in kitchens these days, and why shouldn't that flexibility extend to your refrigerator? Just because someone once decided that it would be convenient to house a fridge and a freezer in a single appliance doesn't mean that's the right solution for everyone, after all.

And so Gaggenau has created modular refrigerator and freezer columns. You can purchase each piece individually and install them together or separately in your kitchen.

The columns feature stainless steel interiors, for hygienic food storage and, they say, better energy conduction. (You can also tell your friends … Read more

Lately, many appliance designers have been focusing on style as well as function. LG is no different: they've recently released the Swarovski side-by-side refrigerator. This bold red fridge is covered in delicate floral designs picked out in Swarovski crystals. It's also available in white and black and has already won a Red Dot Design award.

The Swarovski side-by-side Refrigerator isn't just a pretty face, however. It has all the bells and whistles that you might expect in an upscale refrigerator model, including a LCD control panel. The panel is blue and has soft-touch controls that make it … Read more

You've heard from us before that outdoors is the new indoors in the kitchen world, and here's more proof.

The original DCS Liberty Collection from Fisher & Paykel offers three modules--a grill, a griddle with double side-burners, and a double side-burner with sink--to address all your outdoor cooking needs. The expanded refrigeration line lets you add a cooling-drawer unit, a traditional cold-storage unit, a beer tap, and an ice machine. Add corner units topped with solid surfaces and you'll have everything you could possibly need in an outdoor kitchen.

The grill module's sear setting lets you … Read more

We demand a lot from our appliances. They need to work hard, look great, meet changing need--and be energy efficient. It's all about flexibility, like the new 24.6-cubic-foot convertible bottom-drawer refrigerator from Haier.

The easy-access water and ice dispenser lets you quench your thirst and serve guests without opening the fridge. Inside the doors (in stainless steel, virtual steel, black, or white) is an Energy Star-certified fridge that gives you total control over configuration and temperature. On the right side, you'll find a slide-out interior shelf with a fold-up wine rack, adjustable door bins with gallon storage, … Read more

Retro is in. In fact, retro never went away and it never will. I've come to the understanding that once something has happened, it will always happen. It's true in music, it's true in fashion, it seems to be true in any fad. Considering that design is a reflection of our aesthetics, one can count on similar themes being played out over and over again.

Which is all fine and good, but doesn't explain to me why this fridge has talons.

First the basics:

The Scholtes RDL 45A measures just more than 27.5 inches across, … Read more

French-door fridges have become increasingly popular lately. Many have freezer drawers. LG's new Fridge 4-Door has upped the stakes by adding a second freezer drawer. The second drawer keeps your freezer organized and uncluttered.

The LG Fridge 4-Door has all the bells and whistles that are practically requirements these days. It has an ice and water dispenser--the tallest water dispenser available, so you can actually fill a pitcher with filtered water rather than being limited to little cups. The exterior is an attractive stainless-steel finish, and the interior is designed with easy access in mind. Recessed LED lighting, low … Read more