A compact refrigerator is probably one of the most important things to be included in a college student's dorm room necessities. These mini refrigerators provide the comfort of our home in a college dormitory. After a strenuous day or during good times, its blissful to have that glass of refreshing juice, soda or milk. Other items like cold coffee, beer can be handy in times of need. Stocking such items in cost effective and you save on your traveling expenses.

There are different factors to be considered in these to suit your needs :

1. Cost. Compact refrigerators can be purchased within a rage of $100 to $300.It is wise to choose the cost depending on how much you would use the appliance. If the appliance would not be very frequently used, then the range of $100-$200 is fine but if you would use it more often and for a longer duration then the costlier ones would be a better option.

2. Size. Compact refrigerators range in size from about 1.7 cubic feet to about 4.4 cubic feet. Since the main objective of a compact refrigerator is to save space, the important part is that there should be enough space inside it to accommodate your items in it. Some of them might look small but are designed smartly to fit a lot of things while some are bulky looking but poorly designed to fit enough things.

3. Features. Compact fridges come with variety of features and some of which are useful while some are flashy:

    * Reversible door

    * Ice cube chamber with ice cube tray

    * Automatic defrosters or frost-free designs

    * Can racks or vertical can dispensers

    * Stylish stainless steel or black exteriors

    * Adjustable thermostat (32 ~ 50°F)

    * Can storage and tall bottle rack on door

    * Top mount

    * Vegetable crispers and other food separators

    * Reversible door hinges

4. Energy efficiency. While considering to buy a compact refrigerator, always insist in buying the one with a Energy Star Certification with an Energy guide. These kind of products save electricity which is your one step towards environment protection.

Conserv series of refrigerators, offered  online from small home posses most of the attributes listed above.Conserv refrigerators are small in size and energy star certified which help ensure maximum savings. You can choose from a highly efficient range of refrigerators and stay assured of best results with energy star certification for refrigerators.