French door refrigerators owe their name to the style of door used by many French homes where there is actually a double door split down the middle that opens outwards. They have many advantages over traditional refrigerators such as only needing to have one door open at a time which saves electricity and energy. French door refrigerators are normally very large as far as capacity is concerned. They also often have a water and ice dispenser that make use of a water filter.
French door refrigerators are a very popular choice in many larger houses where room in the kitchen is not a problem. French door refrigerators can be expensive and we strongly advise reading our French door refrigerator reviews before making a purchase.