Choose a fridge freezer from the food you store and the room it must work in. Measure the height, width and depth, the route into the home and the space needed for doors to open before comparing finishes or special features.
Compare the usable layout
- Separate capacities: compare chilled and frozen litres separately, rather than relying on a combined total.
- Everyday storage: think about bottles, batch-cooked food, freezer drawers and the items you buy weekly. Shelf and drawer arrangement can matter as much as total capacity.
- Door clearance: check the hinge side and opening requirement against walls, worktops and nearby appliances.
- Noise: the energy label includes a noise figure and class, useful in an open-plan space.
Use the label and drawing together
Use the energy label to compare similar-size appliances. A larger appliance may use more energy than a smaller one with a different class, so choose the storage you need. The installation information gives the exact ventilation and location requirements; a product photograph cannot confirm either.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the highest energy class always cheapest to run?
Compare similar sizes and the product-specific label figures.
Can it sit tightly against a wall?
Only if the installation information permits the required ventilation and door clearance.
Which split is right?
Choose from how you shop and whether chilled or frozen food needs more room.