Fridge Freezers Buyers Guide

Which is the Coolest One for You?

The invention of fridge freezers has solved various storage problems and has made it reasonable for you to buy a huge quantity of food and store it for use over a long period of time. After you realize the necessity of a freezer you will perhaps venture into buying one. This is when you need to be guided properly in order to make the right choice. There are various things you need to consider before you finally buy a freezer for yourself. You need to buy the fridge freezer that best suits your taste, requirements and of course budget.

Types of fridge freezers

There are basically two types of fridge freezer models available in the market. The first one is the upright version. In other words, this type is the one that is kept vertically. This is a great option for families that are not too big, as it can store a quantity that is enough for a small family. The best thing about this type of freezers is that they are extremely easy to use.

The second variety of freezer that you will find the market is the chest variety. These chest freezers look like bog boxes. The inner lining of this type of a freezer is done in plastic. Sine these freezers are large in size they sometimes have compartments in order to facilitate convenient storage. However, the number, shape and size of the compartments would depend on the model and make of the fridge freezer you opt for. As is clear, the chest freezer is a good choice for a large group of people and for those who wish to store huge amount of food for a long duration.

Sizes and convenience of fridge freezers

Again, you need to analyze your requirement and decide on the freezer size that best suits your need. The most popular variety of chest freezer bought by most people is the one that measures around 20 cubic ft. and has a storage capacity of 300 lbs. approximately. This is good for storing large plenty of food for several days but may be quite a clutter, due to lack of compartments, if you do not organize the stored food properly. A disorganized arrangement in the chest freezer may land in difficulty while retrieving the food. The upright freezer is a smaller variety but it has the convenience of access. It has several shelves and sections to store the food separately and aid accessibility.

Mode of defrost

The way in which you can defrost your freezer is an important consideration before you buy it. The chest freezers do not give you an option in the mode of defrosting. These generally come with the manual mode and retain the cool temperature with the help of humidity. The positive aspect of this variety of that the humidity keeps the food fresher for longer time. The power consumption is also comparatively low. The negative would definitely be the amount of efforts you need to put in to defrost manually. In case of the vertical variety you could either opt for a manual mode or a frost free mode. In the latter case you do not need to defrost and this result in a dry atmosphere inside the fridge freezer. This dries the food faster. Also, the energy consumption is quite high in this case. This is however, more convenient to use.

Other considerations

There are few other features you could look for while purchasing your fridge freezer. Check the energy consumption of the model you are buying. When inside of the freezer is without seams, and the external surface is not too plain and smooth, it facilitates cleaning and maintenance. Check if the model has a special area for freezing faster. Also, check the hose or drain that will be used for defrost (if required). Freezer coils, hinges, etc, are also important considerations. Buy the fridge freezer only after you have checked it thoroughly and also try to get a trial period.

Key Features

Key Features   Total Volume   Fresh Food Volume   Freezer Volume		With over 2300 fridge freezers on the market, key features such as Total Volume, Fresh Food Volume & Freezer Volume are important factors when buying. These features not only effect the performane and quality of the fridge freezer you choose, but also the price. Shown below are price guides for a selection of fridge freezers focusing on the key features: Total Volume, Fresh Food Volume & Freezer Volume.

Total Volume 150 Liter £160.00 300 Liter £409.00 380 Liter £643.00 480 Liter £990.00 620 Liter £1,684.00 * 310 Liter £798.00

Fresh Food Volume 70 Liter £214.00 90 Liter £462.00 250 Liter £709.00 280 Liter £1,036.00 400 Liter £1,646.00 * 210 Liter £838.00

Freezer Volume 240 Liter £321.00 40 Liter £459.00 30 Liter £665.00 210 Liter £1,023.00 260 Liter £1,360.00 * 70 Liter £684.00

* Taking into account all current fridge freezers on the market the most desirable would be a fridge freezer with 310 Liter Total Volume, 210 Liter Fresh Food Volume and 70 Liter Freezer Volume.

Price Guide

Min    £160.00 Avg    £699.60 Max    £4,300.00		Fridge Freezers cost anywhere from £160.00 for a basic fridge freezer with few features to around £4,300.00 for a fully featured fridge freezer.

Brand Guide

Popular Brands     Hotpoint     Smeg     Bosch     Whirlpool     Samsung     Zanussi		The most popular fridge freezers brand is Hotpoint. The most expensive fridge freezers brand is Amana. If you're looking for a bargain then look out for Frigidaire branded fridge freezers as generally they offer the cheapest fridge freezers.