TYPES OF FRIDGES

Thinking about upgrading your fridge? Whether you’re looking for the best and biggest model for your new family home or searching for something middle of the range or smaller, we have fridges for sale to meet your needs.

MOST COMMON -TOP MOUNT FRIDGES

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Top mount fridges feature a freezer compartment positioned above a larger fridge compartment. They are one of the most common types of fridge freezers sold in Australia and are available in a variety of different sizes and external finishes

• Most top mount fridges are typically quite cheap to purchase and operate.

• Frozen items are stored at eye level, making them easily accessible.

• Best suited to small families and couples.

• Offer a handy balance of freezer and fridge space.

  
  

BOTTOM MOUNT

Bottom mount fridges feature a larger fridge compartment positioned above a freezer compartment. The are a popular choice as the fridge compartment, which is typically used more often than the freezer, is located at eye level.

• The freezer compartments within bottom mount fridges typically have slide-out baskets, making it easy to organise your frozen goods.

• Best suited to small families and couples.

• The design offers a handy balance of freezer and fridge space.

  
  

SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGES

As the name suggests, side by side fridges consist of two vertical compartments (a freezer compartment and a fridge compartment) that sit side by side. Each compartment has its own door, making accessing your food easy. The smaller size of the doors makes it a good choice for galley kitchens and areas where a large door simply isn’t practical.

• Side by side fridges generally offer a greater storage capacity than top and bottom mount fridges.

• Thanks to the side by side design, most food is kept at eye level in both compartments.

• Good for larger families.

• Some models also have inbuilt water and ice dispensers.​

  
  

FRENCH DOOR FRIDGES

Offering all the benefits of a bottom mount fridge but with greater storage capacity, French door fridges are a good choice for larger families. This design consists of an upper fridge compartment accessed via two side by side doors and a single freezer drawer below.

• Similar to a bottom mount fridge, the fridge compartment of a French door fridge is located at eye level.

• The fridge compartment is typically wider than those found in top and bottom mount fridges, offering greater storage space for bulky goods and platters.

• Good for larger families.

• Some models also have inbuilt water and ice dispensers.

  
  

PIGEON PAIR FRIDGES

Pigeon pair fridges are separate fridge and freezer units that share a matching design. They are not connected to each other in any way.

• Pigeon pairs offer a greater freezer capacity than other fridge designs.

• Can be used within different areas of the house if space is limited, but do tend to take up more space when the footprint of both appliances is combined.

• Can be a good option for larger families that require a greater amount of freezer space.

• As the units within a pigeon pair are separate, operating costs can be