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Buying Guide - Fridge Freezers
Making a choice
The first choice to make when considering which fridge freezer is best for you is whether you want a freestanding or integrated model. The most popular choice amongst consumers is freestanding models which house one component on the top and the other underneath. The alternative option is for an integrated model which will incorporate your appliance built-in behind a kitchen door or cupboard. However, these tend to be a little bit pricier than freestanding models and you don't have as wide a range to choose from.
Pricing wise fridge freezers range anything from £200 up to £1,000 and beyond. There are a few key features and specifications you should check out as well to ensure you are getting the most for you money. All fridge and freezers are attributed an efficiency rating which denotes how much energy your appliance will use. As manufacturers have upped their game on this front the original scale of A-G is now defunct and most new appliances possess at least an A rating. But it might worth paying that little bit extra for an improved efficiency rating of A+ or A++ - which could save you money in the long run by consuming less energy.
Another important part of the specification to consider is the noise level. Any appliance that is putting out less than 45dB is reasonably quiet but anything up to and over 50dB will create quite a racket. This may be OK if your appliance is tucked away but again, it is another factor worth considering.
Inside
When sizing up for a new fridge and freezer sometimes the capacity it offers can be deceiving. It helps to find an internal space that suits the products you will be storing in the fridge freezer and how you they will be best kept.
Adjustable shelves are a handy addition and they offer flexibility for you to chop and change to accommodate different types and sizes of food and drink. Moveable solid, glass shelves are easier to clean and prevent dripping from food on higher shelves as opposed to wire options. The amount of levels is something to take into account as well as more compartments and draws may suit you better. If you store a lot of bottles then plenty of models come with an already fitted bottle rack or bottle grippers for securely housing bottles in the door. In terms of freezer storage baskets are handy for easy access and carrying around.
All European freezers have a four star rating system to grade how long frozen food can be kept fresh. The maximum storage of a one star rated freezer is one week while the highest scoring four-star rated models have a maximum storage time of 12 months. You should also be guaranteed a one-year labour warranty and a five-year parts warranty on all new purchases.
