Buying a new fridge or freezer

Fridges and Freezers

Buying a fridge or freezer - huge range,

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1. Choose a product from the selection or find more products with a subsidy available in refrigeration, washers or dishwashers.
2. Click the 'Add to basket' link.
3. Check the box to say that you agree to have your old appliance made unusable.
4. Select any accessories or extra cover you would like.
5. Once in your basket, the price of your new product will be changed to include the discount.
6. Continue your order as normal and start saving energy & money.

US style refridgerators

The coolest thing in home appliances at the moment has to be USA style fridge freezers. Americans have long been enjoying the luxury of these - and it’s easy to see why:

• Fantastic amount of space
• Chilled drinks on tap
• Home bar
• Instant ice cubes

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Size of freezer -

When choosing a fridge freezer one of the first things you should consider is the space that it will take up in your kitchen.

To help you get the best fit, fridge freezers are commonly available in three widths and a wide variety of heights. If space is not an issue, then you could consider the increasing number of huge capacity American style appliances that come in all sorts of shapes, styles colours and sizes.

Some manufacturers also make 'integrated fridge freezers' for that completely built in look.

Energy efficiency

All fridge freezers are rated from 'A' to 'G' for Energy Efficiency with 'A-grade' appliances being the best. You may not have realised it but an 'A-Grade' fridge freezer can reduce your electricity bills by up to £46 a year when compared to and older 'G-grade' model.

Storage capacity :

Look at the split between the fridge and freezer areas and choose the combination that best suits your needs and the type of food you eat.

If you shop regularly, prefer fresh produce and only use the freezer compartment for storing things like frozen vegetables, ice cream and ice cubes - go for a larger fridge area.

But if you tend to buy in bulk and prefer the convenience of frozen food - choose a model with a bigger freezer.

Storage capacity is measured in cubic feet with a capacity of around 9 to 10 cu.ft. Adequate for most families.

Ease of use:

The following are some useful features to look out for:

Frost Free - choose a 'Frost Free' fridge freezer and you will never have to worry about defrosting your freezer again.

Auto-Defrost - this automatically regulates the temperature in your fridge to prevent frost build up.

Easy clean shelves - look for a fridge with glass shelves as they only require a quick wipe over with a damp cloth to keep them clean.