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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fridge-freezer Buying Guide
Capacity
Innovations in insulation technology have allowed manufacturers to use thinner walls and doors in their fridge freezers, giving them much bigger internal capacity. The biggest fridge freezers have a total internal capacity of over 600 litres. That's enough to fit three supermarket trolleys full of food! Typical fridge freezers have around 200 to 300 litres of internal storage.
Humidity Control
Many fridge freezers have compartments with humidity control. These work by letting you adjust the humidity of the compartment to keep the food inside in the best possible condition. This means creating dry conditions for meat and fish and humid conditions for fruit and vegetables.
Some of the large American style fridge freezers have a third compartment, separate to the fridge and the freezer, which can be set to a 'chill' mode of -1°C. This temperature is perfect for preserving the natural moisture in fresh fish and meat.
Ice Makers and Water Dispensers
Many of the premium fridge freezers come with built in ice makers and chilled water dispensers. These are great for quick cold drinks and some of the latest models include ice crushers which are great for making cocktails. Some models also include sparkling water on tap, with a built in Sodastream machine.
Look out for models with built in water filters, which gives you cleaner tasting water and clearer ice. If the fridge freezer doesn't have a water filter you can always add a water filter to the water pipe which supplies the appliance. Also look for tall ice dispenser openings in the door which makes it easier to fill large glasses.
Often the ice make is located inside one of the freezer compartments. This allows a large amount of ice to be stored, however it reduces the available freezer space for food. Some models contain the entire ice maker within the door which leaves greater room for food in the freezer.
Most models can be connected directly to the water supply, although normally you need a water outlet within 1.5m of the appliance (always make sure you use a connection hose designed for drinking water). Some fridge freezers have a water tank that you fill manually which supplies the ice maker.
Other Features To Consider
Frost Free: Many modern fridge freezers are frost free which means that they do not require defrosting. They achieve this by controlling the moisture content of the air in the freezer. This has the added benefit of reducing freezer burn to food that is stored in the freezer.
LED Lighting: LED internal lighting creates a bright, well lit interior making it easier to find your food as well as saving energy.
Multi Function Compartments: Some of the top end fridge freezers have a third compartment which can be set to either be a fridge or a freezer at the push of a button. They can also be set to an intermediate 'Chill' mode, which maintains a temperature of -1°C, ideal for keeping fresh meat and fish in great condition.
Shelving: Cheaper fridge freezers come with wire shelves. Glass shelves found on mid range models upwards have the advantage of catching spills so that they do not drop onto food below. Some shelves fold away to allow storage of tall items and other types slide forwards to make it easy to access items at the back. Look for models with metal shelf brackets for durability.
Rapid Cooling: Fridge freezers with Rapid Cooling can quickly chill or freeze your food, which is ideal when you bring home a large quantity of new food.
Fridge Freezer Retailers, Prices and Features
Fridge Freezer Brands - Price Range
The average price of Liebherr fridge freezers is $1,100 which is the highest average price of all fridge freezer brands. Liebherr fridge freezers range in price from $1,100 to $1,100.
The second highest average fridge freezer price out of all brands is Grundig fridge freezers with an average price of $522. Grundig fridge freezers start at $522 and their most expensive fridge freezer costs $522.
Gaggenau fridge freezers start at $346 and their most expensive fridge freezer costs $346. The third highest average fridge freezer price out of all brands is Gaggenau fridge freezers with an average price of $346.
Fridge Freezer Brands - Average Ratings
We have evaluated 73 expert reviews and 28,609 user reviews for fridge freezers and used this information to determine the average rating for each brand of fridge freezer. The top rated fridge freezer brand is Bosch with an average rating of 92%. The second best brand is Siemens with 88% and the third best brand is LG with 87%.
When Are Most New Fridge Freezers Released?
Most new fridge freezers tend to be released between February and April. If you wait until February 2021 then you might be able to get better features on your fridge freezer. Alternatively you might be able to buy one of the current fridge freezers cheaper in February once the latest models have been released. 110 new fridge freezers were released in April 2019 making it the biggest month that year for new fridge freezer releases. The biggest month in 2018 for new fridge freezer releases was February, with 136 new fridge freezers released that month. May was the biggest month in 2017 for new fridge freezers, with 217 new fridge freezers released that month.
How Fast Do Fridge Freezer Prices Drop After Release?
On average fridge freezers drop in price by 3% in the first 6 months after release.
If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of $19 on a typical $656 new fridge freezer by waiting 6 months before buying.
Fridge Net Capacities
The net capacity of the fridge refers to the total usable space inside the fridge after deducting the space consumed by all the shelves, brackets etc. Basically it's the total usable storage space inside. Capacity is normally measured in litres. One bag of shopping is approximately 18 litres.
The fridge net capacities of fridge freezers range from 4.2L to 3,297L. The fridge net capacities of the majority of fridge freezers range from 200L to 260L. The fridge freezer with the largest fridge net capacity is the Grundig GKFI7030, which is a 186L net fridge capacity fridge freezer and can be purchased for $521.68. The fridge freezer with the smallest fridge net capacity is the Gaggenau Vario 200, which is a 128L net fridge capacity fridge freezer and can be purchased for $345.68.
Freezer Net Capacities
The net capacity of the freezer refers to the total usable space inside the freezer after deducting the space consumed by all the shelves, brackets etc. Basically it's the total usable storage space inside. Capacity is normally measured in litres. One bag of shopping is approximately 18 litres.
Across the range of fridge freezers, the freezer net capacities range from 0.3L to 520L. The freezer net capacities of the majority of fridge freezers range from 60L to 90L. The Grundig GKFI7030, which is on sale for $521.68, has the largest freezer net capacity and is a 69L net freezer capacity fridge freezer. The Gaggenau Vario 200, which sells for $345.68, has the smallest freezer net capacity and is a 61L net freezer capacity fridge freezer.
Heights
The heights of fridge freezers range from 200mm to 2,134mm. The Grundig GKFI7030, which currently retails for $521.68, has the tallest height and is a 1,778mm tall fridge freezer. The fridge freezer with the shortest height is the Gaggenau Vario 200, which is a 1,772mm tall fridge freezer and is available at $345.68.
Widths
Comparing all fridge freezers, the widths range from 205mm to 1,788mm. The Gaggenau Vario 200, which is priced at $345.68, has the widest width and is a 556mm wide fridge freezer. The fridge freezer with the narrowest width is the Grundig GKFI7030, which is a 540mm wide fridge freezer and can be purchased for $521.68.
Energy Efficiency of Fridge Freezers
The Energy Efficiency Class of a fridge-freezer shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.
Amongst new fridge freezers, the most common energy efficiency rating is A+. We found 4,847 fridge freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+. A++ is the second most common energy efficiency rating amongst new fridge freezers. We found 2,662 fridge freezers that have an energy efficiency rating of A++.