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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thornir Alekeg" data-source="post: 3612557" data-attributes="member: 15651">Considerations are interior space, exterior dimensions, kewl features like the ice dispenser in the door and the shelving - you'll pay more for tempered glass than the wire racks.  More still for shelves that can be easily adjusted vs. ones you have to take out and shift to another level.If you are looking at energy efficiency, from what I've seen water/ice dispensers reduce the efficiency of the unit (since there is less insulation there).  Bottom freezers usually have better efficiency (model dependent, of course).  Side by sides can be good in a tight kitchen since the doors don't open out as far into the room, but if you have larger items you want to store occasionally, like veggie platters or large turkeys, they might not be wide enough for them, especially in the freezer.Last of course is looks.  There is a big trend toward the professional look brushed stainless appliances.  They will charge more for the stainless, and usually charge more for any color other than white.</blockquote>