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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.
435 listings
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KTB2302WA
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.0 (2)
- Value for Money3.0 (2)
- Ease of Use2.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0 (2)
- Noise Level4.0 (1)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1405 x 540 x 615 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
- Total Capacity 231 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMiele 339L Bottom Mount (KFN 12823 Series) · includes 2 listings
- Specifications
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel and White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 339 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHaier 457L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.0 (3)
- Value for Money2.7 (3)
- Ease of Use4.0 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (3)
- Noise Level4.0 (3)
- Internal Layout3.5 (2)
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Satina and White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 457 L
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsFisher & Paykel 373L Vertical · includes 7 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality4.0 (1)
- Value for Money4.0 (1)
- Ease of Use5.0 (1)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Energy Rating2 star(s)
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 373 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg SF640S
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money3.5 (2)
- Ease of Use4.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.5 (2)
- Noise Level3.5 (2)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1773 x 914 x 858 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight159 kg
- Total Capacity 762 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style FAB32 (326L, Bottom Mount) · includes 11 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.8 (4)
- Value for Money2.5 (4)
- Ease of Use2.5 (4)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.0 (4)
- Noise Level3.8 (4)
- Internal Layout3.7 (3)
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Black, Cream, Dark Blue, Lime Green, Orange, Pale Blue, Pastel Green, Pink, Red, Silver and White
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 304 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsElectrolux 681L French Door · includes 2 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.4 (7)
- Value for Money2.9 (7)
- Ease of Use3.9 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.7 (6)
- Noise Level3.6 (7)
- Internal Layout3.8 (6)
- Energy Rating3 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free, Ice Dispenser, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Dark Stainless Steel and Stainless Steel
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 681 L
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsLiebherr SBSes 7353
Price (RRP) $9,780.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.8 (5)
- Value for Money2.2 (5)
- Ease of Use4.3 (3)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (4)
- Noise Level3.4 (5)
- Internal Layout4.7 (3)
- Dimensions 1852 x 1210 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 No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves7
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Total Capacity 726 L
French Door Fridges / RefrigeratorsSamsung Chef Collection SRF751CCSS
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.5 (2)
- Value for Money2.0 (2)
- Ease of Use3.5 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level5.0 (1)
- Dimensions 1777 x 908 x 733 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free, Ice Dispenser and Water Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Metal Grain Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight199 kg
- Total Capacity 751 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsKelvinator KBM5302 (528L, Bottom Mount) · includes 2 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality2.0 (5)
- Value for Money2.4 (5)
- Ease of Use3.2 (5)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 3.2 (5)
- Noise Level2.8 (5)
- Internal Layout3.3 (3)
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Arctic Silver and Classic White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 528 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsSmeg Retro Style 256L Top Mount (FAB28 Series) · includes 20 listings
- Specifications
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFoldable/Retractable Shelf, Frost Free and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Australia, Black, Black Velvet, Blue, Cream, Green, Mint, Multicolour, Red, Silver, Stainless Steel, White and Yellow
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 256 L
Upright Fridges / RefrigeratorsWestinghouse WRM2400 (240L, Upright) · includes 3 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (1)
- Value for Money2.0 (2)
- Ease of Use3.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.0 (1)
- Noise Level4.0 (2)
- Internal Layout4.0 (1)
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialMetal
- Number of Shelves5
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 240 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHisense 453L Bottom Mount · includes 3 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money4.5 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (2)
- Noise Level5.0 (2)
- Internal Layout4.5 (2)
- Energy Rating4.5 star(s) and 5.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Door Alarm and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Black Steel, Charcoal and Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3 to 4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 453 L
Side by Side Fridges / RefrigeratorsKogan KAMSBSF527A 584L Side by Side Stainless Steel Fridge
Price (RRP) $699.99
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1788 x 895 x 745 mm
- Energy Rating2.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel, Foldable/Retractable Shelf, Water Dispenser and Wine Rack
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel
- Handle Type External
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves7
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 2
- Weight90 kg
- Total Capacity 584 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsMitsubishi Electric 402L Bottom Mount (MR-CX402 Series) · includes 5 listings
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (3)
- Value for Money4.0 (4)
- Ease of Use5.0 (4)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (3)
- Noise Level4.5 (4)
- Internal Layout5.0 (3)
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm, Frost Free and Ice Dispenser
- Colour / Finish Onyx Black, Red, Stainless Steel and White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves4
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 402 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsChiQ 216L Top Mount Fridge CTM216W
Price (RRP) $649.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality3.5 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (2)
- Noise Level5.0 (2)
- Internal Layout5.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1465 x 545 x 590 mm
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- FeaturesFrost Free
- Colour / Finish White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves2
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Weight45 kg
- Total Capacity 216 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsCHiQ CTM320W
Price (RRP) $649.00
- Review Summary
- Specifications
- Build Quality5.0 (2)
- Value for Money5.0 (2)
- Ease of Use5.0 (2)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 5.0 (2)
- Noise Level5.0 (2)
- Dimensions 1520 x 595 x 670 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
- Weight58 kg
- Total Capacity 320 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsBeko 510L Top Mount · includes 2 listings
- 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)
- Energy Rating3.5 star(s)
- Colour / Finish Stainless Steel and White
- Handle Type Recessed
- Smart Fridge Yes
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 510 L
Top Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHitachi RV410PT8BSL
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1605 x 650 x 720 mm
- Energy Rating4.5 star(s)
- FeaturesDoor Alarm
- Colour / Finish Brilliant Silver
- Handle Type Recessed
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Total Capacity 375 L
Bottom Mount Fridges / RefrigeratorsHitachi R-B500PT6
- 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)
- Dimensions 1795 x 680 x 797 mm
- Energy Rating4 star(s)
- FeaturesDisplay Panel and Frost Free
- Colour / Finish Glass Black
- Handle Type External
- Smart Fridge No
- Shelf MaterialGlass
- Number of Shelves3
- Number of Fruit & Vegetable Bins 1
- Total Capacity 466 L