The ajmadison
Guide to Luxury
Refrigeration
the right stuff
That is where the refrigeration experts at AjMadison come in. With their exclusive inventory of premium brands, deep knowledge of each model’s unique features, and keen eye for function and design, the AjMadison team works hand-in-hand with homeowners, interior designers and design-build professionals to help them find the perfect refrigerator to suit their wants, needs, budgets, projects and lifestyles.
The professionals at AjMadison are here to lend their help and know-how every step of the way. From finding the right brand and style to making color and finish choices, the experts at AjMadison understand the construction behind each unit and its myriad features, functions and controls, and they know how the latest smart technologies are making the family refrigerator an indispensable tool for grocery shopping, meal planning and maintaining a healthy diet.
style summary
- Integrated refrigerators come in a myriad of styles, shapes and sizes.
- Designed to have custom cabinet or stainless steel panels installed on their face fronts, integrated units blend seamlessly into any kitchen design.
- Lining up perfectly with cabinetry and having no visible vents or hinges means that integrated refrigerators create a clean, streamlined look. Some models even offer handle-free opening.
- That seamless styling provides the kitchen, wet bar, wine room or any other space in need of luxury refrigeration with a chic, custom feel.
- Never contained within a shiny box, built-in units provide the freedom to mix and match styles and create the perfect refrigeration combination.
- Built-in refrigerators come in a variety of sizes and layouts, including all-refrigerator, all-freezer, bottom freezer, and French-door models.
- A built-in refrigerator is either finished on the front or ready to accept custom cabinet panels.
- Designed to fit into a cabinet depth of 24 to 27 inches, these units can install flush or proud, depending on the kitchen cabinets.
How do they benefit the homeowner? Columns can be mixed and matched based on design, space and capacity needs for fresh and frozen foods as well as wine.
Why are columns so popular with wine lovers? Columns allow wine lovers to proudly display their bottles in a custom arrangement.
Why are columns recommended for small spaces? Delivering a large refrigerator/freezer to a small space can be challenging. Because columns ship separately and install either together or apart—depending on your design—they provide an elegant and efficient solution.
smart design
Thanks to advanced engineering, today’s luxury refrigerators and freezers offer a myriad functions such as dual refrigeration, humidity and climate control and air filtration systems that reduce food waste by creating ideal conditions for preserving the shelf-life and flavors of specific foods. There are also water filtration systems that provide pure drinking water and crystal clear ice, as well as Energy Star-rated models that go above and beyond federally mandated standards to help save energy and money.
Meanwhile, the latest smart technology has turned the family fridge into a high-tech helper and information hub. Able to communicate with our phones, tablets and home automation devices, refrigerators equipped with smart systems allows us to instantly control temperature, monitor performance and diagnostics, keep an eye on the freshness and integrity of our food, and audit our inventory so that we can plan meals and order what we want and need, all with the touch of a button.
tech talk
These smart assets include controls that make it possible to produce more ice; remotely adjust the temperature in your refrigerator and freezer; take advantage of vacation mode’s substantial energy savings; respond to push notification warnings when a door is left open; and utilize remote diagnostics features that identify when a filter needs to be changed or of a potential service issue.
These high-tech enhancements include features that allow you to sync your calendar with your smart fridge; have a remote look inside when planning menus, take inventory or compile grocery lists. And for remodelers with multiple residences, smart refrigerators offer true peace of mind—especially for wine collectors seeking long-term storage of their favorite vintages.
To earn the ENERGY STAR® title, a refrigerator or freezer must use a minimum of 10-percent less energy than the federally-mandated standards. To achieve this, ENERGY STAR®-certified units contain high-efficiency compressors that create less heat and are more energy efficient, enhanced insulation that retains cold and preserves food, tightly sealed gaskets that keep cold air in and warm air out, and temperature and defrost mechanisms that ensure maximum operating performance.
cool factor
Luckily for today’s homeowners, there is a wide-range of luxury makes and models to suit every specific space and particular refrigeration need. And there are also a number of customizable features that provide tailor-made refrigeration for every taste and desire. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of the mix-and-match freedom of column refrigerators and freezers, display a perfectly preserved wine collection, or enjoy a favorite vintage, beer or spirits on tap—the possibilities are endless. Thinking beyond the kitchen and incorporating refrigerators with the latest essentials throughout the home makes hosting a breeze and sets the scene for effortless entertaining.
cool factor
Luckily for today’s homeowners, there is a wide-range of luxury makes and models to suit every specific space and particular refrigeration need. And there are also a number of customizable features that provide tailor-made refrigeration for every taste and desire. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of the mix-and-match freedom of column refrigerators and freezers, display a perfectly preserved wine collection, or enjoy a favorite vintage, beer or spirits on tap—the possibilities are endless. Thinking beyond the kitchen and incorporating refrigerators with the latest essentials throughout the home makes hosting a breeze and sets the scene for effortless entertaining.
Custom Fit
Personalizing the style, layout, shelves, bins and temperature of your refrigerator enhances your unique wants, needs and lifestyle.
Preserving favorite wines, tap beverages and specialty foods, with the right refrigeration provides a tailor-made approach to drinking, dining and celebrating.
Customize your capacity. Select models offer convertible fridge-to-freezer storage; others have shelf space to fit full-size sheet pans – perfect for the holidays and catered parties.
Creating seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces with refrigerators, freezers, wine coolers and more enlivens and elevates alfresco entertaining.
the wine list
- Most wine refrigerators have one or two temperature zones, while taller wine columns can have up to three. Finding a unit with the right number of zones is the key to keeping your reds, whites, roses and sparkling wines at their optimal temperature.
- Because sunlight can cause wine to age prematurely, it is best to purchase a wine refrigerator with UV-protected glass.
- Storing wine at a consistent temperature is another way to stop premature aging, so look for models with reliable temperature controls.
- Wine refrigerators with humidity controls keep corks from drying out, which helps preserve the flavor and composition of wines.
- Vibration can negatively affect the tannins in wine, so consider models that offer the greatest stability.
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