Refrigerator and Freezer Capacity Choices in 1940s Chart
A consumer guide explains two ways to buy cold storage: a single appliance with both refrigerator and freezer, or two units a separate freezer and a plain refrigerator. The chart reflects median recommendations from home economists, noting many experts favor larger sizes as shopping habits and foods evolve. The U S Department of Agriculture recommends six cubic feet of freezer space per person, while other experts cite 3–4 cubic feet per person in towns and 5–6 cubic feet per person in rural areas.
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New Refrigerator Freezers Offer Three Clear Benefits
The 1963 refrigerator freezer combines main advantages of a fridge and freezer in one compact unit. It saves floor space and costs less than two appliances, with true zero degree freezer, no frost defrosting, and convenient features like door shelves and butter cheese compartments. Growth in unit sizes and sales shows rising popularity. DOOR STORE
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Advantages Of Freezing Foods Are Announced
Homemakers with modern freezing space report time and energy saved by freezing foods, faster meal prep with stored fresh and cooked items, and cost benefits from bulk buying and using sales. Freezing reduces preparation costs and waste through planned leftovers and planovers, aided by freezer door rack storage.
Freezers geared to modern living and capacity needs
The article argues older refrigerators may not meet changing lifestyles and stresses rising capacity and convenience. It notes over half of sales are 13 cu ft plus, highlights new insulation for more space without larger footprints, frostless operation, slide out shelves, foot pedal doors, and varied models with different door arrangements and finishes to suit family growth and modern homes.
Sale Of Large Refrigerators Surges 1961 62
The swing to very large refrigerator freezers has been dramatic from 1961 to 1962. Refrigerator freezers 14 cu ft and larger rose 11 percent, 34 percent of total sales in 1962. The top sizes were 16 and 17 cu ft with 23 percent, followed by 20 cu ft and larger at 21 percent.
Refrigerator and Freezer Space Requirements
The specifications call for at least 3 cubic feet of refrigerator space and at least 4 cubic feet of freezer space. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
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