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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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French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-B590PL (594L, Stainless Finish)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.8 (5)
- Value for Money4.8 (5)
- Ease of Use5.0 (5)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.4 (5)
- Noise Level3.8 (5)
- Internal Layout4.7 (3)
- Dimensions 1787 x 835 x 618 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel and Door Alarm
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight104 kg
- Total Capacity 594 L
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LG 594L French Door · includes 2 listings
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
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-L570MBL (570L, Matte Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.7 (3)
- Value for Money3.7 (3)
- Ease of Use3.7 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (3)
- Noise Level5.0 (3)
- Internal Layout5.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1787 x 835 x 618 mm
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Matte Black
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight130 kg
- Total Capacity 570 L
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LG 570L French Door · includes 3 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense HR6TFF534SD (534L, Stainless)
- 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 1756 x 790 x 735 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight87 kg
- Total Capacity 534 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLiebherr CBNes 6256
Price (RRP) $13,990.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 2039 x 910 x 615 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free and Ice Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 585 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WHE5204BB (524L, Dark Stainless)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use3.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1725 x 796 x 781 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 524 L
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Westinghouse 524L French Door · includes 6 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsPanasonic NR-CY54BGKAU (Black)
Price (RRP) $2,499.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1714 x 770 x 743 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Black Glass Finish
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight100 kg
- Total Capacity 547 L
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Panasonic NR-CY54BG · includes 3 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsElectrolux EHE5267BB (524L, Dark Stainless Steel)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1725 x 796 x 781 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Dark Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves2
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 524 L
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Electrolux 524L French Door · includes 3 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMitsubishi Electric MR-560EK-SB-A (560L, Shiny Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1777 x 751 x 795 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Shiny Black
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight90 kg
- Total Capacity 560 L
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Mitsubishi Electric 560L Top Mount · includes 5 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsElectrolux ETE5407SB (536L, Stainless Steel)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use3.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1725 x 796 x 773 mm
- Energy Rating5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Charcoal Gray
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 536 L
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Electrolux 536L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KTM5402AA (Arctic Silver)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1718 x 796 x 641 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Arctic Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 536 L
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Kelvinator KTM5402 (536L, Top Mount) · includes 3 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsPanasonic NR-BY55BPSAU (Stainless Steel)
Price (RRP) $1,999.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1714 x 775 x 741 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Weight88 kg
- Total Capacity 551 L
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Panasonic 551L Bottom Mount · includes 2 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KBM5302AA (Silver)
- 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 1718 x 796 x 727 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Arctic Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 528 L
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Kelvinator KBM5302 (528L, Bottom Mount) · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung SR520BLSTC (Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.0 (1)
- Value for Money3.0 (1)
- Ease of Use3.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout3.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1697 x 729 x 810 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Black
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight82 kg
- Total Capacity 525 L
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Samsung 525L Top Mount · includes 3 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WQE6060SA (Water Dispenser, Stainless Steel)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use3.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (2)
- Noise Level3.0 (2)
- Internal Layout2.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1725 x 896 x 781 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Frost Free, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 600 L
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Westinghouse 600L French Door · includes 4 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsHitachi R-W610PT5
Price (RRP) $1,599.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1760 x 855 x 727 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Glass Black, Glass Grey, Glass White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 563 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSharp SJXP580GSL (Silver Glass)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1750 x 800 x 735 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight88 kg
- Total Capacity 581 L
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Sharp 581L Top Mount (SJXP580G) · includes 2 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLemair L550SXS
Price (RRP) $1,599.00
- 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)
- Internal Layout1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1770 x 910 x 700 mm
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 562 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-L570PL (570L, Stainless)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.0 (1)
- Ease of Use3.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1787 x 835 x 618 mm
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight130 kg
- Total Capacity 570 L
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LG 570L French Door · includes 3 listings
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KBM5302WA (White)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.3 (4)
- Value for Money1.8 (4)
- Ease of Use2.8 (4)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.8 (4)
- Noise Level2.3 (4)
- Internal Layout2.5 (2)
- Dimensions 1718 x 796 x 727 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Classic White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 528 L