Types of freestanding fridge
- Tall larder fridges: shelves the whole way up, with no freezer. Several brands make a tall partner among our freestanding freezers.
- Under-counter fridges: tuck under a worktop or stand on their own, and make a useful second fridge.
- Retro fridges with an ice box: Smeg's 50s-style fridges with a small frozen compartment inside.
- Mini fridges: compact 50s-style fridges for drinks in a study, bedroom or games room.
Prefer one that's hidden? See integrated fridges, or browse every fridge.
Smeg's 50s-style range
Smeg's retro fridges are made in several sizes, from the mini up to taller models with an ice box. Colours typically include cream, pastels such as blue and green, pink, red and black; each product page shows the finish. Every one comes as a left-hand or right-hand model, so settle the hinge side before ordering.
Which type suits you?
| Fridge | Suits | Worth checking |
| Tall larder | Families who buy a lot of fresh food and freeze it elsewhere. | Whether the same brand makes a tall freezer to match. |
| Under-counter | A spare fridge, or a home for one or two. | The space beneath your worktop, including the clearance above. |
| Retro with ice box | A statement fridge with room for ice and a few frozen basics. | The hinge side, and that the ice box is manual defrost. |
| Mini | Snacks and drinks in an office, bedroom or games room. | How loud it is, if it'll be near where you work or sleep. |
Making the choice
Size
Measure height and width, then compare litres on each product page. Families generally need a tall larder model, while retro and under-counter fridges are right for smaller homes or as a spare.
Defrosting
Fridges with an ice box usually need defrosting by hand every so often. Without an ice box, the fridge normally deals with its own frost, so there's nothing for you to do.
Finish
Larder fridges are available in white, silver, black or stainless steel, varying by brand.
Professional-style fridges
Got a range cooker? Bertazzoni's Professional Series brings the same stainless steel look to refrigeration, so the kitchen can match. Check the width on the product page and allow for the door swing.
A second fridge
A spare under-counter or mini fridge eases the load on the kitchen fridge, taking drinks, party food or whatever won't fit after a big shop. Site it where it'll be used, perhaps a utility room or bar area, near a socket and with space to breathe.
Before you order
- Leave an air gap. Freestanding fridges shed heat through the sides, top and back; the manual gives the minimum clearances.
- Check the floor. You want a solid, flat surface; the feet can be wound up or down to correct a slight slope.
- Let it settle. Give a newly delivered fridge a few upright hours before you plug it in.
- Garage or outbuilding? Only if the maker says the model can cope.
The brands we sell
Our freestanding fridges come from Blomberg, Fridgemaster, Liebherr, Miele, Sensis, Beko, IceKing, Midea, Samsung, Smeg and Zenith. Filter by brand to compare sizes and colours.
Buying a freestanding fridge from KDH Electrical
Your fridge has the full UK manufacturer's guarantee, and delivery costs nothing on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. In our installation area we can install it, re-hang the door on the other side where the design allows, and take your old fridge for recycling, each priced in the basket.
If another UK retailer is cheaper, our price match means we'll look at matching it. Call 01622 541312 with questions, or visit our showroom in Rochester; ring before you come to check what's on display.