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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.
44 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
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsBosch KAD92AI20A
Price (RRP) $4,599.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1756 x 912 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 3
- Total Capacity 633 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-D708BSL (708L, Black Stainless Steel, Door-In-Door)
- 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 1802 x 912 x 759 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Hatch Door, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Black Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight150 kg
- Total Capacity 708 L
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LG 708L French Door · includes 5 listings
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GS-D665BSL (665L, Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money5.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level3.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1790 x 912 x 610 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Ice Dispenser, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Black Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 665 L
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LG 665L Side by Side · includes 2 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-D708MBSL (708L, Matte Black Stainless Steel, Door-In-Door)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1802 x 912 x 759 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Hatch Door, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Matte Black Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight150 kg
- Total Capacity 708 L
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LG 708L French Door · includes 5 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GF-V910MBSL (910L, Matte Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.7 (3)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Noise Level5.0 (2)
- Internal Layout4.5 (2)
- Dimensions 1802 x 912 x 924 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Hatch Door and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Matte Black
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight178 kg
- Total Capacity 910 L
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsBosch KAN92VI30A
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (2)
- Noise Level3.5 (2)
- Internal Layout5.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1756 x 912 x 732 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 652 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung SRF678CDLS (Stainless Steel)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.7 (3)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (3)
- Noise Level4.0 (2)
- Internal Layout5.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 788 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish EZ Clean Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight147 kg
- Total Capacity 680 L
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Samsung 680L Smart Fridge · includes 2 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung Family Hub SRF630BFH2 (634L)
Price (RRP) $5,499.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.0 (1)
- Value for Money3.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 742 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesConvertible Fridge/Freezer, Display Panel, Door Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Black Caviar
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight161 kg
- Total Capacity 468 L
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Samsung Family Hub · includes 5 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung Family Hub SRF651BFH3 (651L)
Price (RRP) $4,499.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.0 (2)
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Ease of Use1.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 1.0 (1)
- Noise Level1.0 (1)
- Internal Layout5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 788 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Black Caviar
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight154 kg
- Total Capacity 651 L
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Samsung Family Hub · includes 5 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung SRF676CDBLS (Black)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money3.0 (1)
- Ease of Use4.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.0 (1)
- Noise Level3.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 788 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Black
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight147 kg
- Total Capacity 680 L
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Samsung 680L Smart Fridge · includes 2 listings
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
Is part of...
LG 570L French Door · includes 3 listings
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung SRF653CDLS
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.5 (2)
- Value for Money1.5 (2)
- Ease of Use2.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.5 (2)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout3.5 (2)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 788 mm
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Silver
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 4
- Weight138 kg
- Total Capacity 653 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMiele KFN 14827 SDE ed/cs
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality1.0 (1)
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Ease of Use2.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 2.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout2.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1850 x 600 x 630 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves2
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 321 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung Family Hub SRF825BFH4 (825L)
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Value for Money1.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1825 x 908 x 871 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Black Stainless (Black Caviar)
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight168 kg
- Total Capacity 825 L
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Samsung Family Hub · includes 5 listings
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
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GT-L471PDC (471L, Stainless)
Price (RRP) $1,299.00
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1780 x 700 x 730 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Frost Free and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight84 kg
- Total Capacity 471 L
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WSE6170SA (610L, Stainless Steel)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1787 x 912 x 784 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 607 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsElectrolux EHE6899SA (681L, Stainless Steel)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1782 x 913 x 146 mm
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 681 L
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Electrolux 681L French Door · includes 2 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsLG GT-427HPLE (427L, Dark Graphite)
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1680 x 700 x 700 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Dark Graphite
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight70 kg
- Total Capacity 427 L