Mini-Fridge Question

Parents Forum
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<p>I was interested in buying a mini refridgerator that would fit my son's dorm room requirements. It needs to only use 3 amps to start it up and 1.5 amps to run it. I was going to buy the Black & Decker one at Walmart for $79 but I found out that it uses 6.5 amps to start up. If anyone has any advice as to where I could find an alternative one can you please let me know because we are running out of time before he has to move in and I cannot find any ones that fit the specifications.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Is there a limit on cubic size?</p>

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<p>Why don’t you post this question on the forum of your son’s school? You can find out what everyone uses.</p>

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<p>Hope this is helpful, but it doesn’t list how much it needs to start up. It does use 1.4 amps to run it, which is right under your limit.</p>

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<p>Regulations vary by college. Some (like Northeastern) only allow “micro-fridge” units, available for rent or purchase through the school. They are designed for efficient power usage and I think turn off the fridge unit when microwave is on.</p>

<p>DS’s roommate purchased a microfridge. We paid him same as rental fee.</p>

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<p>Definitely look at the school’s Web site to check cubic limits. I know my school maxes them at 4.0 while others limit them to 2.0. It varies. If you can’t find the answer just call or e-mail someone in the housing department.</p>

<p>The one my Mom gave me as a birthday gift she got from Kmart. This is the one:</p>

<p>[3.3</a> cu. ft. Compact Refrigerator- Kenmore-Appliances-Refrigerators-Compact Refrigerators](<a href=“http://www.kmart.com/kenmore-3.3-cu-ft-compact-refrigerator/p-022W021658640001P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3]3.3”>http://www.kmart.com/kenmore-3.3-cu-ft-compact-refrigerator/p-022W021658640001P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3)</p>

<p>It’s nice and bigger on the inside than it looks. Taller than I was expecting though. I would recommend checking out your local Kmarts, Targets, Walmarts, and Bed Bath & Beyonds to see what they have after finding out what your son’s school allows.</p>

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<p>thanks a lot!</p>