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Easy-Reach Fridges

Adjustable or pull-out shelves inside provide flexible options of how to store and retrieve items. If the shelves pull out, individuals don’t have to go in head first trying to find that elusive container of leftovers. This also helps people more easily assess and visually identify what is in the fridge and what needs to be tossed.

Drawer refrigerators and freezers can be installed under a counter for easy access, but consider full-size units with french doors and a drawer freezer too. Remember that bending down may be difficult for some, and that the floor space needs to accommodate an open door and a mobility device. For this reason, the french door refrigerators with a drawer freezer underneath may be preferable, providing the doors open above someone’s lap if accessing from a seated position, particularly if space is limited.

 

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