Fisher & Paykel vs. Blomberg Small Counter Depth Refrigerators (Reviews/Ratings/Prices)

Although we appeal to consumers from all over New England, Yale is a city store.

Cities have smaller condos and apartments requiring smaller refrigerators. At the same time, if you want something stylish, there are only a few options.

None of the major brands like GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and Bosch produce this type of product. So you have to look at brands like Fisher & Paykel, Blomberg, Summit and VestFrost for smaller counter depths.

Refrigerators and Cabinets

With a few exceptions, refrigerators follow cabinet sizes. The most common size is 36 inch width, followed by 30 inch with 24", 42" and 48 inch being less common. We wrote a post called Best 24" Counter Depth Refrigerators for different options.

Then there are outliers. Sub-Zero has been marketing a 27 inch size for 20 years. The new Fisher & Paykel is 25 inch width, so it will not fit in a 24 inch cabinet. It would have to be customized in cabinets or will have to stand alone in a kitchen.

Let's look at the Fisher & Paykel and Blomberg units and the companies as well.

Fisher & Paykel

Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company operating in 50 countries and manufacturing in the USA, Mexico, Italy, Thailand and New Zealand. Their line is known for its high-quality apartment size brand especially in refrigeration.

Fisher & Paykel RF135BDRX4 - $1599-$1899

• 13.5 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
• Glass Shelves
• ActiveSmart Technology
• Humidity Control System
• LED Lighting
• Smart Touch Control Panel
• ActiveSmart Technology: A combination of temperature sensors with smart electronics and variable speed fans create a controlled environment and optimum temperature to keep food fresher longer.
• SmartTouch Control Panel: For easy access, the control panel is placed in the inside front of the fridge and have been designed to be intuitively simple and easy to use.
• High Quality crispers
• Come in a variety of small sizes
• Water and ice dispenser available
• Must order right hinge or left hinge

Blomberg

Blomberg is a quality and trusted name in the European household appliances market. Owned by the Turkish Arcelik, the 3^rd largest appliance manufacture in Europe, Blomberg has gained a sizeable presence in the average European home with a full array of products. In 2006, Blomberg products were introduced to the American market for the first time. They are a growing presence in compact laundry, refrigeration and ranges in the U.S.

Blomberg BRFB1042 - $1147

• 10.6 cu. ft. Counter-Depth Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator
• 2 Transparent Crisper Drawers
• Frost Free
• Reversible Door
• Energy Star Certified
• EzKleen fingerprint proof which will also protect and keep the refrigerator looking new at all times.
• Antibacterial Interior
• Glass Shelves
• Internal Blue light, this doesn’t just look interesting there is a method behind there madness, it is for better food preservation. 

Which Should You buy?

First, if you have a 24 inch cabinet, then Blomberg will be a default choice. I like the brand and it is significantly cheaper.

However, Fisher & Paykel is larger at 13.5 vs 10.6 cubic feet or 30% more. It has better crisper bins and a dispenser option. Both are good options depending on your situation.

Related Articles

• The Best 24 Inch Width Counter Depths
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Additional Resources

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