Fridge Freezers
Choose from built-in models concealed by a kitchen door, freestanding ones in slim, standard and retro styles, and extra-wide French door and quad door designs.
The first decision is built-in or freestanding. After that, choose the size and how the space is divided. Our guide below the products walks through each step.
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Shop fridge freezers by type
- Integrated fridge freezers: fitted into a tall housing, with a kitchen door on the front to match the rest of your units.
- Freestanding fridge freezers: finished on every side, including slimline models and Smeg's retro 50s look.
- Frost free fridge freezers: ice never builds up in the freezer, so you'll never have to defrost.
- American-style fridge freezers: extra-wide designs with French doors or four doors, some built in, many making ice.
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Which type suits you?
| Fridge freezer | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated | Fitted kitchens where the run of doors stays unbroken. | Niche height, door fixing type and ventilation. |
| Freestanding | A quick replacement, or one that moves house with you. | Its overall size plus the clearance it needs. |
| Retro-style | A colourful centrepiece. | Left or right hinging, and a full freezer versus an ice box. |
| French door or quad door | Large households and big weekly shops. | Width, access, and a water feed if it makes ice. |
| Built-in French door | Big capacity that still blends with your units. | Housing dimensions, plus the panels and handles needed. |
Making the choice
Built-in or freestanding?
An integrated fridge freezer lives in a tall housing unit, with your kitchen doors fixed to its front, which makes it the obvious pick in a fitted kitchen. A freestanding one needs nothing more than a level floor and a socket, and it's simpler to swap later.
The split
Most models give the fridge the larger share. 70/30 suits you if you buy plenty of fresh food; 50/50 suits batch cooks and anyone who freezes a lot. Every product page lists the litres for each section.
Frost free
In a frost free freezer, a fan circulates cold, dry air so ice can't settle on the walls and there's no defrosting. Manual defrost models need emptying and defrosting now and again. Many retro fridges with a small ice box work this way, and you may see them listed alongside full fridge freezers.
Width and height
Most freestanding models measure 55cm to 60cm across. Retro styles can be broader, and French door designs broader again. Tall models can reach about two metres, so check the clearance below wall cupboards. Built-in models follow standard niche heights; measure your housing first.
Keeping food fresh
Useful extras include a near-zero chill drawer for meat and fish, a crisper with humidity control, and fan cooling that keeps every shelf at the same temperature. Some models also let you adjust settings from an app.
Ice and water
Some larger models make ice, and a few pour chilled water. Plumbed versions need a cold water feed; check the product page.
Before you order
- Measure the space. For freestanding, add the air gaps in the manual. For integrated, measure inside the housing.
- Check the way in. Doorways, hallways and stairs, particularly for wide French door models.
- Check the door swing. Hinged right beside a wall, a door may not open far enough to get the drawers out. The product page gives the side clearance.
- Plan any plumbing. Ice or chilled water on tap may need a mains water connection.
- Give it time. Leave it upright for a few hours after delivery before switching on, as the manual advises.
The brands we sell
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Buying a fridge freezer from KDH Electrical
Every fridge freezer has the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Spend over £600 and delivery is free, normally within 3–7 working days. In our installation area we can install freestanding models, American-style ones included, swap the door hinges over and recycle the old fridge freezer. Integrated and built-in models go in with your kitchen door, so your kitchen fitter installs those; we can still recycle the appliance they replace. Everything is priced in your basket.
Our price match means we'll do our best to match a lower price at another UK retailer. For help choosing, call 01622 541312 or visit our showroom in Rochester; ring before you travel to check what's on display.
Fridge Freezers: your questions answered
70/30 or 50/50: which is better?
That comes down to how you shop. 70/30 favours fresh food in the fridge; 50/50 gives the freezer more room for batch cooking and bulk buys.
Do integrated models hold less than freestanding ones?
Generally, yes. Fitting inside a housing costs a little space, so an integrated model of similar height holds slightly less. Compare capacities on the product pages.
How wide is a standard fridge freezer?
Freestanding models are mostly 55cm to 60cm. Retro styles can be broader and American-style models broader still. Check the product page dimensions against your space.
Is it all right beside an oven?
Better not, if you can avoid it. If there's no other option, the manual tells you the gap or insulation the maker requires.
Will an ice maker need a plumber?
Only on plumbed models, which a plumber normally connects to the cold supply. If you fill the tank or tray yourself, no plumbing is needed.
My current fridge freezer ices up. Why?
Manual defrost freezers gradually collect ice from moisture in the air and have to be defrosted. Going frost free puts an end to it.