Types of integrated freezer
- Tall freezers: for a full-height housing. Put one next to an integrated fridge and you have a matching full-height pair.
- Under-counter freezers: below the worktop, for extra frozen space or a smaller household.
- Column freezers: made to join matching fridge and wine columns, often with zones you can set individually.
- Freezers with an ice maker: produce ice automatically from a plumbed water feed.
For a single appliance, see integrated fridge freezers, or compare with freestanding freezers.
Which layout suits you?
| Layout | Suits | Worth checking |
| Tall freezer plus larder fridge | Families wanting full-height chilled and frozen space in two housings. | That both fit the same housing height and their doors open away from each other. |
| Tall freezer alone | Adding frozen space where there's already a fridge freezer. | The niche height, and how your kitchen door will be attached. |
| Under-counter | Smaller homes, or overflow in a utility room. | Frost free or manual defrost. |
| Column | A complete wall of tall cooling with matching columns. | Width, joining kit, and a water supply if it makes ice. |
Making the choice
Capacity and drawers
A tall freezer holds several times as much as an under-counter one. Compare litres, and look at how the drawers are arranged; a deep drawer is useful for a turkey or a party platter.
Frost free or manual?
Most tall integrated freezers are frost free, so there's no defrosting. Some under-counter models still need manual defrosting; the product page says which.
Door fixing and airflow
A built-in freezer needs air to flow in through the plinth and up behind the housing. The kitchen door is hung on either a sliding or a fixed fitting. The product page gives the airflow and fixing details to check before you order.
Ice makers
For automatic ice, you'll need a cold water pipe brought close to the housing by a plumber. Build this into your plans for a new kitchen.
Alarms and apps
Hidden behind a kitchen door, a freezer problem is easy to miss. Many models connect to an app and send an alert to your phone if the door's open or the temperature climbs, and some let you start fast freeze before a big shop arrives.
Energy and noise
A freezer never switches off, so its energy class makes a real difference to running costs. In an open-plan room, it's also worth comparing decibel ratings.
Before you order
- Measure inside the housing, not your old freezer, as sizes vary between brands.
- Check the hinge side, especially next to a fridge. Some freezers can't be switched.
- Plan the water supply for any ice-making model.
- Keep the plinth vent clear so warm air can escape.
The brands we sell
Our integrated freezers come from Miele, ASKO, Blomberg, Hotpoint and Sensis. Open a brand's page to find a fridge designed to stand alongside.
Buying an integrated freezer from KDH Electrical
Every freezer comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Orders above £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days. An integrated freezer is fitted along with its kitchen door, so your kitchen fitter will install it. If you live in our installation area, we can take the old freezer for recycling, with the price shown in the basket.
Our price match means we'll do our best to match a lower price at another UK retailer. Questions about your housing? Call 01622 541312, or visit our showroom in Rochester, ringing first to check what's on display.