Midea at a glance
| Appliance | What's in the range | Worth checking |
|---|
| Fridge freezers | Freestanding 60/40 models between 47cm and roughly 55cm wide, many frost free. | The height and width of your gap. |
| Integrated fridge freezer | A 70/30 model for a tall housing behind a kitchen door. | The housing size and the furniture door. |
| American style | A frost free side-by-side in stainless steel. | Width, depth with doors open, and the way in. |
| Under counter | Larder fridges and freezers in narrow widths. | Whether a narrow gap is what you have. |
| Electric cookers | 60cm cookers and narrower 50cm models. | The electrical supply in the kitchen. |
| Also | 20-litre solo microwaves and a 7kg washing machine. | Worktop room, or a water feed and drain. |
Picking a Midea fridge freezer
Width first
Most fridge freezer spaces are 60cm wide, but plenty of flats and galley kitchens have less. Midea's 47cm models are made for exactly that gap, and the wider freestanding models run up to around 55cm. Measure the space, then filter by width.
How the space is split
A 60/40 model gives roughly 60% of the space to the fridge and 40% to the freezer, which suits most homes. A 70/30 split leans further towards fresh food. If you buy in bulk or keep a lot frozen, an American side-by-side gives a lot more of both.
Frost free or manual defrost
Frost free models stop ice from forming in the freezer, so there's no defrosting to do. A few compact and under counter models need manual defrosting: every so often you switch off, empty the freezer and let the ice melt. Each product page says which type it is.
Under counter pairs
Put the larder fridge and the freezer next to each other under the worktop and you get fridge and freezer space without a tall appliance. A larder fridge has no ice box, so all of its space goes to chilled food. At around 47cm each, the pair fits where two standard 60cm machines wouldn't.
Cookers, microwaves and laundry
A 60cm electric cooker can give you two ovens and a ceramic hob in one freestanding unit, while a 50cm cooker suits a narrower space. Solo microwaves are straightforward models for reheating and defrosting, and a 7kg washing machine covers a typical household's weekly wash; the product page gives the details.
Before you buy
- Measure the height as well as the width. Leave the air gap around the cabinet that the instructions ask for.
- Check the cooker supply. An electric cooker may need a qualified electrician to connect it to a dedicated cooker circuit.
- Measure the route in. An American fridge freezer is wide and deep, so check doorways and corners.
- Plan the plumbing. The washing machine needs a cold feed and a drain close by.
- Let the fridge settle. Leave it standing for the time the instructions give before switching on.
Seeing Midea in Rochester
Ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll tell you which Midea appliances are on display at our showroom.
Buying Midea from KDH Electrical
Each Midea appliance has the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Orders over £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days. If you're inside our installation area, we can install freestanding fridges and freezers, American models included, electric cookers and washing machines, and recycle the old one; the basket shows the price of each before you check out. An integrated fridge freezer is fitted by your kitchen fitter, though we can still recycle the old appliance.
Spotted a lower price at another UK retailer? Our price match is there for that. Or call 01622 541312 for advice.
Midea: your questions answered
Who makes Midea appliances?
Midea is a Chinese company founded in 1968 and now one of the largest appliance makers in the world.
Are there narrow Midea fridge freezers?
Several Midea models are about 47cm wide, so they suit spaces narrower than the usual 60cm. The product page gives the exact measurements.
Do Midea fridge freezers need defrosting?
Not the frost free ones. A few of the smaller and under counter models need defrosting by hand; the product page tells you which.
What does 60/40 mean?
Around 60% of the space is fridge and 40% is freezer, a balance that suits most households.
Does a Midea electric cooker need an electrician?
It may need wiring into a cooker circuit by a qualified electrician. The product page gives the supply it needs.
Can you install my Midea and take the old one away?
Within our installation area, yes, for freestanding cooling, cookers and laundry, with both priced in your basket. Integrated models are fitted by your kitchen fitter, but we can still recycle the old one.
