The Best Fridge Freezers
There are a few different types of fridge freezers, but the most frost-free ones do not require long-winding manual defrosting. Experts from Quiet Mark and AO's large appliances team have created this guide to help you select the right one for your kitchen.
Look out for useful features like reversible door hinges to suit your kitchen layout, and food preservation technology that will save you money by stopping unnecessary food waste.
LG Total No Frost
With LG Total No Frost technology allows you to enjoy refrigerator freezers without the need to manually defrost. The cleverly designed fans circulate the air, removing condensation and stopping the accumulation of ice within the fridge or freezer compartments. This allows you to use the entire space for food storage. It reduces time and effort, while also reducing the cost of electricity, allowing you to reduce your carbon foot print and also save money.
LG fridge freezers are renowned for their quality and cutting-edge technology, so it's no surprise that their freezers come with such an impressive range of features. You can connect your refrigerator to your smartphone to make lists of shopping items or share recipes with friends and more. Many models also feature doors that are reversible, giving you the option of opening the refrigerator from either side of your kitchen. They are also equipped with LED lighting so that you can locate what you're searching for quickly.
When choosing a refrigerator freezer, you should take into consideration how easy to clean. While appliances that are frost-free aren't required to be cleaned regularly, you'll need to empty the fridge regularly. This will ensure that you're not storing food items that are old or expired, which can affect the flavor and quality of your food. You may have to clean the shelves and drawers of your refrigerator, depending on the model you select.
If you're looking for a sleek fridge freezer with all the bells and whistles, this LG Centum model is a great option. It's designed to be a perfect fit under the counter in your kitchen It has a huge storage capacity of 302 litres of space in the fridge and 150 litres in the frost free freezer. There are cameras inside the refrigerator that let you see what's inside without opening the door, and there's a water, ice cube and crushed ice dispensers on the front. The fridge freezer is energy efficient, achieving an A-grade in our tests.
Blue Light Technology, Harvestfresh and Rapid Cooling and Freezing are also beneficial features. They continue the process of photosynthesis and help the fruits and vegetables retain vitamins and nutrients.
Samsung SpaceMax
Samsung's SpaceMax technology allows the walls of this freezer to be smaller than standard. It may not seem like a huge deal, but it actually creates a lot more storage space inside, without making the fridge bigger. The result is plenty of space to store your food and a remarkably efficient cooling system as well.
Refrigerators with thin walls are more efficient than those with thicker walls as they are able to keep the insulation to a minimum, and thus do their job better. You'll also save on your electricity bills and your food will stay fresher for longer.
The inside of this model is well organised it has three full-width compartments in the door and two split pockets for taller bottles. There's even Frydge that can hold an entire egg bag or the lid of a milk carton.
This smart fridge freezer is kitted out with Twin Cooling Plus, which will keep your food fresher for longer. That means no more rubbery cheese or pongy leftovers, and it stops food odours and odors from mixing and causing a taste exactly the way it should.
Reversible doors are an additional fantastic feature. You can decide which direction the doors open based on the way your kitchen layout is. This is especially beneficial for families with children who frequently forget to close the door, or who prefer opening it from the opposite side.
This model also comes with a range of extras. It's wifi-compatible, which means you can control it with your phone. The large screen that is located on the door of the refrigerator can be used to show photographs of loved ones or write notes.
This model is also a great value for money, since it's currently one of the cheapest fridge freezers available in the UK. It also comes with an A+ energy rating, which is a great benefit. It was lowered in 2021, since newer models were rated better, but it's still pretty impressive and should aid in reducing energy bills.
Fisher & Paykel 50/50 Split
The RB60V18 is a refrigerator with an integrated freezer from Fisher & Paykel that fits perfectly behind the cabinet door, allowing for more design options in the kitchen. The fridge is 163L in capacity and comes with two salad crisper drawers to keep fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as four shelves for chilled drinks.
Total No Frost maintains humidity levels, so salads are not soggy or need to be defrosted. Active Oxygen reduces 99% bacteria and viruses*, and eliminates strong odors to keep the food fresher longer.
The Fisher & Paykel refrigerator has three drawers that can be used to store frozen food and adjust the temperature. It has an energy rating of high efficiency, which means your electric bills will be kept at the lowest.
Fisher & Paykel, founded in New Zealand in 1934, is based today in East Tamaki. Its products include ovens, fridge freezers, dishwashers, and more. The company has won numerous awards for its ingenuous appliances for the home, such as the DishDrawer dishwasher. It is an innovative design that makes washing dishes simpler than ever before.
Liebherr RF506C
Liebherr refrigerator freezers are costly models. They also have a number features that keep your food fresh and healthy. NoFrost protects the freezer compartment against ice and frost. EasyFresh Safe is for storage of unpackaged fruits and vegetables. VarioSpace offers a large amount of storage. Additionally, DuoCooling makes sure that the fridge and freezer compartments don't exchange air, so your food doesn't dry out or lose its flavour.
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