Shop fridges by type
- Integrated fridges: larder, under-counter and column fridges hidden behind a door that matches your kitchen.
- Freestanding fridges: full-height larders, worktop-height models and Smeg's 50s-inspired fridges, minis included.
Need a freezer as well? See freezers to pair with a larder fridge, or fridge freezers for both in one.
Which type suits you?
| Fridge | Suits | Worth checking |
| Larder fridge | Plenty of fresh food, with the freezer elsewhere. | Its height, and whether a matching freezer is made. |
| Under-counter fridge | One- or two-person homes, or overflow space for drinks. | The clearance under your worktop, and ventilation. |
| Fridge with ice box | A little frozen space without a second appliance. | The ice box usually needs defrosting by hand. |
| Column fridge | Large fitted kitchens, beside matching freezer or wine columns. | Column width and the matching panels. |
| Mini fridge | Cold drinks in a study, den or garden room. | Capacity, and space around it for air. |
Making the choice
Do you need a freezer?
A larder fridge is shelves from top to bottom, perfect if you already have a freezer or plan to stand a tall one beside it. If your frozen food amounts to some ice cubes and a bag of frozen veg, a fridge with a small ice box may do.
Height and fit
Under-counter fridges slide beneath a standard worktop. Tall larder fridges are about the same height as a fridge freezer, and integrated ones are made to standard housing heights. Measure before you compare.
Freshness features
A drawer held close to 0°C keeps meat and fish fresher for longer, and a humidity-controlled crisper helps salad last. Fan cooling keeps every shelf at the same temperature. A few under-counter models swap the door for pull-out drawers, which makes everything easier to find.
Style
For colour, Smeg's retro range offers shades from cream and pastel blue to pink, red and black, every one made in left- and right-hand versions. A built-in fridge simply wears one of your kitchen doors.
Defrosting
Almost every fridge compartment looks after its own frost, with meltwater running away through a channel at the back. Ice boxes vary: most will need defrosting manually now and then, and only some are low frost or frost free. If you'd rather never defrost, check the product page before choosing a model with an ice box.
Connected fridges
Some fridges link to an app, so you can tweak the temperature, start rapid cooling ahead of a delivery or be warned about an open door. It's a nice extra rather than essential, so weigh it against features you'll use daily.
Before you order
- Measure up. Built-in fridges must match your housing; freestanding ones need clearance on all sides for air.
- Choose the hinge side. Work out which way you want the door to swing before ordering.
- Planning a pair? Check the fridge and freezer are designed to stand together.
- Allow settling time. After moving a fridge, the manual tells you how long to leave it before switching on.
The brands we sell
Our fridges come from Liebherr and Midea. Open a brand's page to find a freezer or wine cabinet to go alongside.
Buying a fridge from KDH Electrical
Each fridge comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee, and delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. If you're inside our installation area, we can install a freestanding fridge, re-hang its door and recycle the old one, with each priced in the basket. Integrated fridges are fitted by your kitchen fitter together with the furniture door, and we can recycle the fridge it replaces.
Our price match means we'll do our best to match a lower price at another UK retailer. Call 01622 541312 for help, or visit our showroom in Rochester after ringing to check what's on display.
Fridges: your questions answered
What is a larder fridge?
A tall fridge with no freezer compartment, so it's shelves all the way down. It's often paired with a matching tall freezer.
Will a fridge with an ice box need defrosting?
Usually, yes. Ice gradually builds up in the box and has to be cleared now and then. Each product page states the defrost type.
Is an under-counter fridge enough for a family?
Rarely on its own. It's better for a single person or couple, or as a spare for drinks.
Can a fridge and freezer stand side by side?
Yes. Plenty of tall fridges and freezers are designed as pairs, sometimes needing a small gap or joining kit. The product page has the details.
Can I switch which side the door opens?
Most doors can be rehung, and we offer door re-hinging on freestanding fridges in our installation area. Smeg's 50s-style fridges are the exception, so buy the left- or right-hand version you need.
Auto defrost or frost free: what's the difference?
Auto defrost generally refers to the fridge compartment handling its own frost. Frost free extends that to the freezer, using a fan and dry, cold air to stop ice forming at all.
Integrated or freestanding?
Integrated suits a fitted kitchen, with the fridge behind a matching door. Freestanding gives you more styles, doesn't need a housing and can come with you when you move.