Driving myself nuts with Fridge selection

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Driving myself nuts with Fridge selection

Luke CarlPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Tennessee Florida · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 5k+ votes

New property. LIGHT reno. Tenant coming Wednesday. Fridge hole is 36" the 36" fridges are 1k+ the $700 fridges are 30" deal with the 3" on each side or what? 

Also fridge and stove are black. Black fridge is hard to find these days just go stainless? 

Not sure why I'm over thinking this so hard. I used to pound beer until 3am on Friday nights. Look at me now! Lol. 

Thanks. 

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Justin Tahilramani
Rental Property Investor · Fayetteville, NC · Member since 2014 · 884 posts · 670 votes
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Originally posted by @Luke Carl:

New property. LIGHT reno. Tenant coming Wednesday. Fridge hole is 36" the 36" fridges are 1k+ the $700 fridges are 30" deal with the 3" on each side or what? 

Also fridge and stove are black. Black fridge is hard to find these days just go stainless? 

Not sure why I'm over thinking this so hard. I used to pound beer until 3am on Friday nights. Look at me now! Lol. 

Thanks. 

So get drunk and go shopping online for a fridge. Tomorrow you will figure out if you ended up with a 30 or 36" - maybe even a micro fridge if you are really hammered.

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  • Arlan Potter
    Investor/Accountant/Builder · Meno, OK · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 918 votes
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    How much is the rent? Cheap rent-cheap fridge
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  • Luke CarlPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Tennessee Florida · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    LOL yes rent is cheap. $925. Which is fairly high for my stuff. 

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  • Todd Rasmussen
    Rental Property Investor · Clarksville, TN · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Luke Carl

    Live with 3" on each side and enjoy longer life from adequate circulation.

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  • Kathy Henley
    Rental Property Investor · St. Louis, MO · Member since 2014 · 741 posts · 424 votes
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    Slate is the new stainless @Luke Carl , a blend of silver and black. I have been buying GE slate because black looks dated. I prefer a narrower fridge because of the habits of my tenants - hate to throw things out. The side space will hardly be noticed.

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  • Peter Philando
    Rental Property Investor · Hollywood, FL · Member since 2015 · 156 posts · 93 votes
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    Yes, don't overthink it. I don't think that 3" on each side is that big of a deal. $700 is good and if the black/SS combo is available go for that with other black appliances (visa versa). The main thing is that you spend some time making sure that all the major systems are good, including appliances that you'll be responsible for. Getting those things in excellent order while the property is empty is your best bet. Once a tenant moves in you don't want to get a call for ANYTHING. These things will help with the enjoyment of the business and less potential burnout......at least that's my plan

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  • Justin Tahilramani
    Rental Property Investor · Fayetteville, NC · Member since 2014 · 884 posts · 670 votes
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    Originally posted by @Luke Carl:

    New property. LIGHT reno. Tenant coming Wednesday. Fridge hole is 36" the 36" fridges are 1k+ the $700 fridges are 30" deal with the 3" on each side or what? 

    Also fridge and stove are black. Black fridge is hard to find these days just go stainless? 

    Not sure why I'm over thinking this so hard. I used to pound beer until 3am on Friday nights. Look at me now! Lol. 

    Thanks. 

    So get drunk and go shopping online for a fridge. Tomorrow you will figure out if you ended up with a 30 or 36" - maybe even a micro fridge if you are really hammered.

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  • John Teachout
    Rental Property Investor · Concord, GA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    We don't face this struggle because we don't supply fridges in our properties. Just range and dishwasher (if equipped). I'd go with something one the lower end. 

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  • JD MartinBusiness Member
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    Rock Star Extraordinaire · Northeast, TN · Member since 2015 · 10k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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    Go with black. If you have enough head room you can get a 33" for a about 700. You're in TN like me. Lowe's has a Whirlpool black 33" on sale right now for 699. 

    Don't go with the 30 if you have cabinets on both sides, it will look cheap and undersized. The 33s fit nicely and look like they are supposed to be there.

    Stick to black or white. Anything else is going to be harder upkeep or go out of style. Stick with US makers - Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Maytag. Samsung and LG have expensive parts that often have to be ordered and iffy reliability. US fridges are stodgy and uninspiring but last forever. And parts are cheap.

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  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
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    @Luke Carl  3 inches on either side is not a lot of space, just get the narrower fridge and be done with it.  you can always add a piece of wood on the inside of the frame up front to narrow the gap.

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  • Allan Smith
    Contractor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    I looked at fridges a bunch a while back to fit a unique situation. I remember there being a ton of sizes. 

    I'd be honestly surprised if the size you want isn't there. Unless the in stock options are just that thin... try another retailer? 

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  • Mark H. Porter
    Investor · SC NC, VA · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 756 votes
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    At this time and place?  18cf black, no ice maker, just get as cheap as you can.  Hold onto cash as much as you can.

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  • Michael Noto
    Real Estate Agent · Southington, CT · Member since 2008 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Go with the 30" fridge. Makes things easier/cheaper for you and the tenant won't know any different either they will just know there is a new fridge. 

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  • Account Closed
    Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2015 · 117 posts · 39 votes
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    @Arlan Potter

    I agree. I buy used appliances for rentals. People are always upgrading and there are people who deal in used appliances. I would never buy new for a rental. Especially a cheap rental.

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  • Jeff Bousquet
    Rental Property Investor · RI · Member since 2017 · 94 posts · 52 votes
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    @Lucas Carl

    See if there’s a local scratch and dent appliance store near you. I buy new (scratch/dent) stainless steel refrigerators for 400/500 in providence ri.

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