I use to sell appliances a few years back. You are in the refer 75% of the time and the freezer 25%. It is easier on your back and you can keep the freezer really neat because you can stack items. My only caveat is the possibility of mold on the seal in warmer weather. Not a big problem. It could or couldn't happen. We open our freezer often for ice. Even knowing that, I would still buy another bottom mount refer. Stay away from Frigidaire---it is JUNK.