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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.
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Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28RBV3 (256L, Black Velvet, 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 Black Velvet
- 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
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense HR6AF243
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1440 x 554 x 551 mm
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 243 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28RRA1 (256L, Red, Right door)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1510 x 600 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Red
- 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
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsEsatto ETM268W (268L, White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1657 x 545 x 623 mm
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight62 kg
- Total Capacity 268 L
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Esatto 268L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB32RRDNA1 (Red)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1926 x 600 x 720 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Red
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 304 L
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Smeg Retro Style FAB32 (326L, Bottom Mount) · includes 11 listings
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsLemair RS245S
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1430 x 550 x 580 mm
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves6
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 245 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB32RCRNA1 (Cream)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1926 x 600 x 720 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Cream
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 304 L
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Smeg Retro Style FAB32 (326L, Bottom Mount) · includes 11 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsChiq 216L Retro Style CRTM213B
Price (RRP) $1,099.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1529 X 540 X 627 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Retro Black
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight47 kg
- Total Capacity 216 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung SR270MLS (Stainless Steel)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.0 (1)
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Ease of Use1.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 1.0 (1)
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1635 x 555 x 637 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- Colour / Finish Refined Inox
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 270 L
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Samsung 270L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsEvaKool Platinum DC210 (210L)
Price (RRP) $2,299.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.0 (1)
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1428 x 590 x 585 mm
- Colour / Finish Satin Platinum Grey
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight54 kg
- Total Capacity 210 L
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EvaKool Platinum · includes 4 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB32RBENA1 (Dark Blue)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1926 x 600 x 720 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Dark Blue
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 304 L
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Smeg Retro Style FAB32 (326L, Bottom Mount) · includes 11 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB32RWHNA1 (White)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.0 (1)
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Ease of Use1.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 1.0 (1)
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1926 x 600 x 720 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 304 L
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Smeg Retro Style FAB32 (326L, Bottom Mount) · includes 11 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28RPA1 (256L, Cream, Right door)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1510 x 600 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Cream
- 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
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28LNE1 (256L, Black, Left door)
Price (RRP) $4,290.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1510 x 600 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Black
- 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
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsBosch Serie 8 KIN34P60AU
Price (RRP) $3,299.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1722 x 556 x 545 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight74.93 kg
- Total Capacity 287 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsBushman Fridges DC190L-SS (190L, Stainless Steel)
Price (RRP) $1,975.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1380 x 600 x 600 mm
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight50 kg
- Total Capacity 190 L
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Bushman DC-L Series · includes 5 listings
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsHaier HRZ-241 (241L, White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1430 x 550 x 580 mm
- Energy Rating1.5 star(s)
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 241 L
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsEvaKool Platinum DC110 (110L)
Price (RRP) $1,539.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 815 x 473 x 530 mm
- Colour / Finish Satin Platinum Grey
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves2
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight30 kg
- Total Capacity 110 L
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EvaKool Platinum · includes 4 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WTB2500WG (250L, White)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1470 x 540 x 615 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves1
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 245 L
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Westinghouse 250L Top Mount · includes 3 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB28RBL1 (256L, Blue, Left 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 Blue
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 256 L