Fridge Freezers
Shop fridge freezers for combined chilled and frozen food storage, including integrated, freestanding, frost-free, French-door and American-style models. Compare installation type, width, fridge-to-freezer split, total capacity, energy rating, noise level and dispenser requirements before choosing the right appliance for your kitchen.
Shop Fridge Freezers by Type
- Integrated fridge freezers – designed to sit behind a kitchen furniture door. Check the installation niche dimensions and whether your cabinetry requires a fixed or sliding hinge system.
- Freestanding fridge freezers – available in conventional 60 cm formats as well as wider, higher-capacity designs.
- Frost free fridge freezers – use automatic frost-management systems to reduce or eliminate manual freezer defrosting.
- American style fridge freezers – wider appliances offering larger capacities, often with French-door, quad-door or side-by-side layouts and optional ice or water dispensing.
How to Choose a Fridge Freezer
Integrated or freestanding?
An integrated fridge freezer fits inside kitchen cabinetry and is hidden behind a matching furniture door. Before ordering, measure the installation niche rather than relying only on the nominal appliance height. You also need to match the furniture-door fitting system, particularly when replacing an existing appliance.
A freestanding fridge freezer does not require a furniture door and gives greater flexibility over finish, width and capacity. Standard-width models are suitable for many kitchens, while wider French-door and American-style appliances need substantially more floor space and sufficient clearance for their doors and drawers.
| Type | Check before buying | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated | Niche height, width, depth and furniture-door hinge system | Fitted kitchens where the appliance needs to sit behind cabinetry |
| Freestanding | Overall dimensions, door opening clearance and ventilation space | Flexible replacement installations and visible appliance finishes |
| French or quad door | Width, depth, door clearance and access route into the property | Households wanting wide shelves and greater overall capacity |
| Ice and water | Whether plumbing is required and where the water connection will be located | Shoppers who regularly use chilled water or automatic ice |
Choose the right fridge-to-freezer split
The quoted split describes how the appliance divides its storage between refrigeration and freezing. A 70/30 fridge freezer gives more space to fresh food, while a 50/50 design provides a more even balance. The actual usable litre capacities are more useful than the ratio alone, particularly when comparing appliances of different heights or widths.
Measure height, width and depth carefully
Check all three appliance dimensions and allow for the installation clearances specified by the manufacturer. Freestanding appliances may also need additional space beside a wall so the door can open far enough for shelves or freezer drawers to be removed.
For integrated models, check the required cabinet niche rather than assuming that every fridge freezer described as approximately 178 cm tall will fit the same housing.
Frost free and dual cooling systems
Frost-free freezer systems circulate cold air to control ice build-up, removing or substantially reducing the need for manual defrosting. Some fridge freezers also use separate or independently controlled cooling circuits for their fresh-food and freezer sections. This can improve temperature control and reduce the transfer of air and odours between compartments.
Manufacturers use different names for these systems. AEG TwinTech NoFrost uses separate cooling for the fridge and freezer so that the freezer remains frost-free while the refrigerator retains more humidity. Liebherr DuoCooling independently controls the two compartments and prevents air passing between them. These names are different, but the practical buying consideration is whether the appliance controls its fridge and freezer environments separately.
Fresh-food drawers and temperature zones
Look beyond total litre capacity if you regularly store fresh produce, meat or fish. Humidity-controlled produce drawers help manage moisture around fruit and vegetables, while lower-temperature drawers are designed for more temperature-sensitive foods.
Examples include AEG GreenZone or GreenZone+ produce storage, Liebherr EasyFresh and Miele PerfectFresh systems. The exact implementation varies by model, so check the individual product specification rather than assuming every appliance from a brand includes the same storage technology.
Compare energy consumption as well as the energy class
Use the energy label when comparing fridge freezers of a similar size, but also check the stated annual energy consumption. A much larger French-door appliance may naturally use more electricity than a compact integrated model even where their efficiency ratings appear similar.
Check the noise level
Noise is particularly relevant in open-plan kitchens and kitchen-diners. Compare the manufacturer's stated airborne noise figure in dB rather than relying on descriptions such as “quiet”. Lower figures can be useful when the appliance will operate close to living or working areas.
Ice and water dispensers: plumbed or non-plumbed?
Some larger fridge freezers provide chilled water, ice or both. A plumbed appliance requires a suitable mains-water connection, while non-plumbed designs use a refillable internal reservoir. Check the installation specification before ordering, as dispenser type and plumbing requirements vary between models.
Understanding Common Fridge Freezer Features
- No Frost or Total No Frost: controls frost formation in the freezer so routine manual defrosting is not normally required.
- Dual cooling: manages the fridge and freezer more independently rather than circulating the same air through both compartments.
- Humidity-controlled drawers: adjust or retain moisture around fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Rapid cooling or freezing: temporarily increases cooling performance when adding fresh groceries.
- Smart connectivity: available on selected appliances for functions such as temperature monitoring, alerts or remote settings through a compatible app.
- Convertible compartments: available on selected larger appliances and allow one storage zone to operate at different temperatures for fresh or frozen food.
Fridge Freezer Installation Checks
- Measure the available height, width and depth.
- Check the manufacturer's required ventilation and side clearances.
- For integrated models, confirm the cabinet niche dimensions and furniture-door hinge type.
- Check which side the appliance door opens and whether it can be reversed.
- Allow enough room for doors and freezer drawers to open fully.
- If the model has a plumbed dispenser or automatic ice maker, confirm the water-supply requirements.
- For large American-style or French-door appliances, measure doorways, corridors and other parts of the delivery route as well as the final installation space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an integrated and a freestanding fridge freezer?
An integrated fridge freezer is installed inside kitchen cabinetry and concealed behind a furniture door. A freestanding model has its own finished exterior and can be installed independently, subject to the manufacturer's clearance and ventilation requirements.
Is a 50/50 or 70/30 fridge freezer better?
Choose according to how much fresh and frozen food you normally store. A 70/30 model prioritises refrigerator space, while a 50/50 design offers a more even balance. Compare the actual fridge and freezer capacities in litres as well as the advertised split.
Do frost free fridge freezers need defrosting?
Frost-free freezer systems are designed to prevent significant ice build-up, so regular manual freezer defrosting should not normally be necessary. Always follow the maintenance instructions for the individual appliance.
What should I measure before buying an integrated fridge freezer?
Measure the cabinet niche height, width and depth and check the required ventilation. You should also identify whether the existing furniture door uses a sliding or fixed hinge system before replacing the appliance.
Do all fridge freezers with ice makers need plumbing?
No. Some use a direct mains-water connection, while others use an internal refillable water tank or provide manually filled ice trays. Check the individual product specification before ordering.
What does the dB rating on a fridge freezer mean?
The dB figure is the manufacturer's stated airborne noise emission. It is particularly useful when comparing appliances for an open-plan kitchen, where compressor and fan noise may be more noticeable.
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