It’s what most of us grew up with. This Whirlpool fridge and freezer combo looks like the Platonic Ideal of a refrigerator. It’s 20.5-cubic-feet, so it’s designed for smaller kitchens.

Top-freezer designs tend to be the least fussy ... So, a family of four should look for a fridge that's about 20 cubic feet, roughly the standard fridge size. What is the capacity of a refrigerator?

you can’t go wrong with the Hotpoint’s chest freezer. It offers 4.9 cubic feet of space—the largest on our list. A removable organization basket is ideal for storing items you use the most ...