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Move-in day just got easier! Washington and Lee partners with The Melvin Corporation to offer MicroFridge rentals for students living in university-owned housing. Each MicroFridge combines a two-door refrigerator, zero-degree freezer, and microwave into a single unit that meets all university housing requirements. Complete product details and ordering information are available on the .

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the program for convenience and compliance with housing appliance guidelines. Proceeds from the program support W&L Housing & Residence Life.

Room Limits

• Single rooms may have one MicroFridge unit OR one personal mini-refrigerator (3.1 cubic feet) and personal 700-watt microwave.
• Double- and triple-occupancy rooms may have one MicroFridge unit and one personal mini refrigerator no larger than 3.1 cubic feet.
• Only one microwave is permitted per room, regardless of room type or equipment configuration. A microwave may not exceed 700 watts.
• All MicroFridge and mini refrigerator units must be plugged directly into separate wall outlets (do not plug into power strips or surge protectors).

Student Responsibilities

• Students are responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and cleanliness of personally owned or rented appliances.
• Appliance privileges may be revoked, and equipment confiscated if an appliance poses a health or safety risk.
• Questions, repairs, or service requests for rented MicroFridge units should be directed to the rental provider:
  • Phone: 1-800-525-7307
  • Email: service@mymicrofridge.com
• Service requests for university-owned appliances should be submitted through .
• The university does not provide repair or maintenance services for students’ personal appliances or belongings.

Please email housing@wlu.edu if you have questions regarding the refrigerator and microwave policy. Please direct MicroFridge questions to the company.