<p>Does anyone know if the 3-in-1 Microwave/Refrigerator/Freezer by MicroFridge is allowed in the dorms? Anyone have 1st hand experience with it?
How noisy is it? Does the freezer really freeze?</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm sure that it would be allowed. The only things that have restrictions on them are things with "open coils"... I'm not entirely sure what that is, but I think it's things like toasters, toaster ovens, etc. My brother used to have one and he never had any problems with it!</p>
<p>These are expressly suggested by many schools. You can check it out here:</p>
<p>We rented one last year and again for the coming year. It's not really that expensive when you think about lugging it, storing it, and lugging it back again (up and down elevator-less stairs... :( )</p>
<p>I have quite a bit of familiarity with the MicroFridge product. They aren't typically noisy depending on how old they are and how often they've been moved around. One thing to always check on them is the drip pan on top of the compressor. Make sure it's pushed down and secure. If it's loose that can cause a vibrating noise. You can definitely freeze food in the freezer. It is a real zero degree freezer, just like larger fridges have. Most colleges will allow MicroFridge because of its unique one-plug-to-the-wall feature. The refrigerator plugs into the microwave, and then you only plug the microwave into the wall outlet. When the microwave is on, it cuts the electricity to the fridge, keeping the amp draw low. The refrigerator comes back on once the microwave is done. What this does is keep the unit from overloading circuits, which is a huge benefit in college dorms. Hope this is helpful for you!</p>