The small refrigerator can be used in many places that a regular size fridge would not be practical. Many places including offices, apartments, student dorms, hotels, motels, and military housing can benefit from using compact refrigerators.Many models of compact refrigerators are great for home use to. A finished basement with a family room or a "rec room" can make better use of a small refrigerator over a large one. And of course when traveling in your motor home the smaller frig is a must. Th.