With so many types, sizes, features…it’s easy to get overwhelmed. No worries, we’re here to take you through what you need. Let’s dive deeper into what types of refrigerators there are and which type of refrigerators you should be looking for in your kitchen.
What types of refrigerators are there?
French Door Refrigerators
French door fridges usually come in larger capacities with advanced features, so we recommend them for larger households. They normally come with 4 doors, the fridge at the top and the freezer at the bottom. These models allow you to fit more horizontally, in case you need to fit platters for a dinner party. Their narrow swing doors save you space, but they also save energy by opening only half the fridge as needed.
Family Hub™ Smart Refrigerators
Family Hub™ fridges come with SmartThings and a touch screen on the exterior of the fridge that contains various smart features1. You can view the inside of your fridge, without the need to open it, on the screen and even on your phone from anywhere. You can display family photos, kids’ drawings, share calendars and even write little notes to your family. It’s more than a refrigerator.
¹ Compatible with phones with Android 4.0 and higher or iOS 7.0 and higher. Requires download of Smart Home app. Family Hub™ requires an internet connection. Apps and services are subject to change without notice. Data usage fees may apply.
Side-by-Side Refrigerators
Side-by-side fridges have two, long narrow doors that split the fridge and freezer in the middle. This lets you organise your items based on your consumption with shelves designed for vertical storage. This is recommended for households that need more freezer space and consume frozen goods more often so they are easily reachable.
Top Mount Refrigerators
Top mount fridges are a classic fridge with a smaller freezer section at the top and the remaining fridge space underneath.
Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Bottom mounts will have a freezer at the bottom, packing the most storage space in fridge. They usually come in at reasonable price ranges, and allow easier access to fresh items with a top fridge compartment.
One-Door Refrigerators and Freezers
Single door fridges and freezers are tall, single door units that offer plenty of storage for specific needs. Often if you already have a main fridge, these can be purchased
for additional space or you can combine units together according to your needs. You can even get one that allows you to convert between fridge and freezer temperatures.
BESPOKE Refrigerators with customisable configurations
Samsung Bespoke refrigerators comes in different formats including 4-Door French Door, Bottom Mount Freezer and the 1-Door Refrigerator. You can simply integrate multiple modules and select from different colours and finishes to create your perfect kitchen setup. The modular design means your fridge can become whatever you need it to be by adding components to your setup at any time.
Images stipulated for illustration purposes only.
Bespoke 1-Door Refrigerator
Bespoke Bottom Mount Freezer
Bespoke 4-Door Flex
What are the pros and cons of each type?
We’ve got it down to a table for you, so take a look and choose the one for you.
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Number of doors / Configuration
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Pros
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Cons
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Recommended for
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors on top; freezer drawer on bottom, mid-drawer on selected models
- Pros : Larger capacity, wider compartments with greater storage flexibility, advanced features
- Cons : Requires larger installation space
- Recommended for : Large families or households that require greater storage needs.
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors; fridge and freezer compartments split at center
- Pros : Larger capacity with fresh/frozen items both at eye level
- Cons : Harder to store larger items
- Recommended for : Households that need a larger fridge freezer in a tight kitchen space
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors; fridge at the bottom and freezer on top.
- Pros : A streamlined set of features at an entry price-point
- Cons : Relatively smaller freezer space
- Recommended for : Single or couple households or families with limited kitchen space
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors; fridge at the top and freezer on bottom.
- Pros : Generally fits well in smaller kitchen spaces due to its compact design
- Cons : Relatively smaller freezer space
- Recommended for : Single or couple households or families with limited kitchen space.
- Number of doors / Configuration : One door with a single, large fridge or freezer compartment
- Pros : Fits well in various kitchen styles and layouts
- Cons : Only have either fridge or freezer compartment
- Recommended for : Households needing either only a fridge or a freezer, or looking for flexible modularity
What are the top 4 checkpoints?
Now that you know which type of fridge freezer is the best for you, let’s look at some other considerations you should check before purchasing your next fridge freezer.
Budget
Size and fitting
Finishes and look
Features
Models shown vary by country. Images are for illustration purposes only.
