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The fridge is the most important appliance in the kitchen, but people don't always put too much thought into choosing one. Given their long lifespans, it makes sense to assess the type, functionality and size of fridge that would be best for you, so we've got some helpful information to help make your decision.
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The first consideration is size. Most kitchens have designated fridge cavities so you should measure this space since it can be the main limiting factor when purchasing. Don't buy a fridge that won't fit in your kitchen or through doorways when being installed. You will need 25mm of additional free space around the top, back and sides of the fridge to allow for excess heat to escape.
Finding the right fridge capacity for your household size or refrigerating needs is also crucial. Its harder to cool air than liquids/solids, and so it will be more energy efficient (and typically cheaper) to have a small fridge thats full, instead of a big fridge that you're only using half the space of. You're able to filter for household size, capacity and dimensions on the left of your screen. As a general guide: 1-2 people will use 200-400L, 3-4 will use 520-600L, and 5 or more people will use 700L.
Also consider the type of fridge that's best for you.
Top Mount Fridges are a popular and affordable type of fridge. Its freezer compartment sits above the fridge cavity, which increases the accessibility of frozen food while limiting the amount of freezer space available.
Bottom Mount Fridges have their freezer section at the base of the unit, and tend to be more expensive than Top Mount designs. It has less freezer space than other types of fridges, and will require some bending and crouching to access the slide-out freezer drawers. Everyday fridge items are very accessible.
French Door Fridges are wide, spacious and typically expensive types of fridge. The two fridge doors and large bottom mounted freezer drawer allow for huge storage space, and they often come with a range of modern design features and built-in water and ice dispensing.
An Upright or Fridge Only fridge has only one compartment. Its lack of freezer makes it cheaper than other models, and would be best used as a second unit or to fit a specific refrigeration-only need.
Side-by-Side Fridges have a dedicated fridge and dedicated freezer section that stand beside each other. They are a big, wide and expensive model of fridge, often fitted with modern design features and built-in water and ice dispensing. Though they have ample and accessible storage space, they may use more energy and make more noise than other fridges.
Think about what space you have to open the door, as cabinetry and walls can often get in the way. Some doors only open to the right or left, while others come with reversible fittings - and all of this information should be available when looking at a specific model.
The energy efficiency of your fridge will be clearly marked in the product's information. Typically, Top and Bottom Mount fridges are more efficient than French Door or Side-By-Side models.
Modern fridges come in a range of styles and finishes. Traditionally, the exterior material of your fridge get trendier and more expensive as they get darker - with white being the cheapest. You should be able to find a finish that fits your kitchen's aesthetic.
Finally, these are some popular and functional features to consider. Some fridges have adjustable shelving that can make a huge difference in your use of storage. Child proof features allow you to keep kids away from temperature controls and certain compartments. Many modern fridges come with an antibacterial wall and door coating to stop bacteria forming in your fridge. Water and ice dispensers are a common additional feature, and are able to be plumbed in or not depending on your preference. A good internal LED light can make all the difference, as can the right crisper. Some temperature controls are very advanced, and allow for quick cooling and automatic adjustments to save power. A few very expensive Smart fridges are also Wi-Fi connected, can play music, show what's inside the fridge when you're away, and show online recipes.
The above could be considered nice to have, and you should choose only the additions that make sense for your type of fridge and budget.
116 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMitsubishi Electric MR-CX370EJ-W (370L, White)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level3.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1698 x 600 x 660 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight72 kg
- Total Capacity 370 L
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Mitsubishi Electric 370L Bottom Mount Inverter (MR-CX370 Series) · includes 4 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMiele KFNS 37432 iD
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1788 x 570 x 550 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish White
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 283 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsMitsubishi Electric MR-WX500C-W-A (500L, Diamond White)
Price (RRP) $3,599.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (3)
- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Ease of Use3.7 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (3)
- Noise Level4.7 (3)
- Internal Layout3.7 (3)
- Dimensions 1696 x 650 x 709 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Diamond White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight119 kg
- Total Capacity 500 L
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Mitsubishi Electric 500L Multi Drawer (MR-WX500C Series) · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KTB2502WA-X
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1470 x 540 x 615 mm
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 255 L
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsHaier HSBS555AW (555L, White)
Price (RRP) $1,398.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (2)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (2)
- Noise Level3.0 (2)
- Internal Layout4.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1790 x 908 x 655 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel and Door Alarm
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 555 L
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Haier 555L Side by Side · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WTB2800WG (280L, White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1605 x 540 x 615 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 280 L
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Westinghouse 280L Top Mount · includes 4 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GB-455WL (454L, White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1720 x 700 x 700 mm
- Energy Rating4.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight84 kg
- Total Capacity 454 L
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LG 454L Bottom Mount with Door Cooling · includes 6 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF442BRPW6 (White, Right Flat Door)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1720 x 680 x 695 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 442 L
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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 442L Bottom Freezer (RF442 Series) · includes 4 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsLemair LTM268W
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level3.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1670 x 550 x 600 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 268 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel ActiveSmart E442BRWFD5 (442L, White, Right Door)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1715 x 680 x 695 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 442 L
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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 442L Bottom Freezer (E442 Series) · includes 7 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WBB3700WG (370L, White)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1755 x 598 x 650 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 370 L
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Westinghouse 370L Bottom Mount · includes 6 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF381TRPW6 (White, Right Door)
Price (RRP) $1,149.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1620 x 635 x 695 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 380 L
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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 380L Top Freezer · includes 7 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense HR6TFF459 (459L, White)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level3.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1720 x 704 x 685 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialPlastic
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight72 kg
- Total Capacity 460 L
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Hisense 459L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF521TLPW6 (White, Left Door)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1720 x 790 x 695 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves11
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 517 L
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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 517L Top Freezer · includes 22 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense HR6BMFF435D (435L, White)
Price (RRP) $1,099.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1756 x 680 x 735 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Weight86 kg
- Total Capacity 435 L
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Hisense 435L Bottom Mount · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28RDMC (256L, Multicolour, Right Door)
Price (RRP) $4,490.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1510 x 600 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Multicolour
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 256 L
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Smeg Retro Style 256L Top Mount (FAB28 Series) · includes 20 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSharp SJFJ676VWH (676L, Glass White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1830 x 892 x 766 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm and Ice Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Glass White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight118 kg
- Total Capacity 676 L
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Sharp 676L French Door · includes 5 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsLemair LTM221W
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use3.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (2)
- Noise Level3.5 (2)
- Internal Layout3.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1430 x 550 x 600 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 221 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel ActiveSmart RF442BLPW6 (White, Left Flat Door)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1720 x 680 x 695 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 442 L
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Fisher & Paykel ActiveSmart 442L Bottom Freezer (RF442 Series) · includes 4 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense HR6TFF437 (436L, White)
Price (RRP) $999.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1756 x 680 x 735 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight77 kg
- Total Capacity 436 L