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Integrated fridges and freezers are designed to blend seamlessly into your kitchen cabinets with their innovative design. Offering flexibility to fit your space and utility requirements, integrated fridge freezers provide plenty of storage for your food items but, with so many different options, sizes and features available, it can be daunting when trying to find the right one for your home.
Door Hinge Types
There are two types of door hinge fixings to choose from - fixed hinge or sliding hinge. If you are replacing an appliance, it is recommended to either upgrade from a sliding to a fixed hinge or choose a model which has the same door hinge type so you don't have to change your existing door fittings.
Fixed: The furniture door is fixed to the appliance door.
Sliding: The furniture door is attached to the cabinet and connected to the appliance door via sliding rails.
Fridge Freezer Split Types
The fridge freezer split ratio refers to the capacities of the fridge and freezer sections respectively. When you’re replacing an integrated fridge freezer, make sure you choose the same split type, so it matches your existing kitchen cabinets.
A 70/30 split is the best if you need a lot more fridge space. The 60/40 split type has a slightly bigger fridge than it does a freezer. A 50/50 split gives you an equal size fridge and freezer. Although not as common, some manufacturers, such as Liebherr, also offer models with an 80/20 split type which feature much smaller freezer capacities.
Measuring Up
Most integrated refrigeration models are designed and made to be installed into standard cavity sizes. For example, most integrated fridge freezers have the same dimensions so you have plenty of options when choosing a new one to fit into existing units. There can be exceptions though, especially in older fitted kitchens. It is always important to measure up first - every kitchen is different and existing structures, such as pipes and sockets, need to be taken into account. Measure the height, width and depth of the cavity and your existing appliance in millimetres to get the most accurate results. Most manufacturers supply technical diagrams for their products, which we always include on our product pages when available, so you can compare your existing measurements against these to ensure the perfect fit.
Integrated Refrigeration Types
Combination Fridge Freezers
These combination appliances are the perfect solution for almost any kitchen. With easy access to fresh produce and enough freezer space, built in bottom fridge freezers offer impressive functionality and a host of innovative cooling technologies.
Most integrated fridge freezers come in a standard size of around 55cm wide, 55cm in depth and 177cm in height, to correspond with the average cavity size found in most fitted kitchens. However, a few manufacturers cater to more unusual cavity sizes, such as the wider models by Liebherr, and shorter models by AEG.
Integrated fridge freezers are built with various split types and there are 4 types available: 50/50, 60/40, 70/30 and 80/20. A split is the amount of space you have available in the fridge and freezer sections. It is recommended to replace your existing model with the same split type. This way, the installation is easier as the hinges are in the same place and the door to your cabinet will still fit.
Tall Fridges
With ample space for fresh produce, integrated fridges offer large households a practical and stylish built-in solution to their refrigeration needs. Built in tall fridges are also referred to as 'in column' models, and any integrated fridge that is taller than an under counter model is classed as a 'tall' or 'in column' style.
Integrated fridges are available in a variety of sizes, from smaller, compact versions to tall, family sized models. Most manufacturers also offer a coordinating freezer model to enable people to have a 'side-by-side' cooling set up. It is always important to measure up first - every kitchen is different and existing structures, such as pipes and sockets, need to be taken into account.
Some integrated fridges also feature an ice box or small freezer compartment. These are usually big enough for a few frozen essentials and often have a 3 or 4 star freezer rating. Fridges without an ice box are known as 'larder fridges'.
Common fridge technologies and functions include Super Cooling, flexible interior storage, bottle racks, LED lighting and multi airflow circulation.
Under Counter Fridges
Integrated under counter fridges are great for smaller kitchens or those who need a little extra chilled storage space. This style is also known as a 'built under' fridge. Most manufacturers also offer a coordinating freezer model to enable people to have a 'side-by-side' cooling set up.
These under counter models all fit a standard cavity size of 60cm in width, 60cm in depth and no more than 85cm in height. It is always important to measure up first though - every kitchen is different and existing structures, such as pipes and sockets, need to be taken into account.
Some built under fridges also feature an ice box or small freezer compartment. These are usually big enough for a few frozen essentials and often have a 3 or 4 star freezer rating. Fridges without an ice box are known as 'larder fridges'.
Common features found in under counter models include automatic defrosting, reversible doors, LED lighting and height adjustable shelving.
Tall Freezers
If you require a lot of freezer space, an integrated upright freezer could be right for you. Built in tall freezers are also referred to as 'in column' styles, and any integrated freezer that is taller than an under counter model is classed as a 'tall' or 'in column' freezer.
Integrated freezers are available in a variety of sizes, from smaller, compact versions to tall, family sized models. Most manufacturers also offer a coordinating fridge model to enable people to have a 'side-by-side' cooling set up. It is always important to measure up first - every kitchen is different and existing structures, such as pipes and sockets, need to be taken into account.
There are 3 defrosting methods to choose from- static, low frost, and frost free. Static models require frequent manual defrosting to avoid frost built up, and are generally the cheapest defrosting type. Low Frost decreases ice and frost buildup so you'll only have to defrost the freezer once in a while. Frost Free technology, also known as No Frost, means the freezer automatically defrosts itself so you never have to.
Under Counter Freezers
Integrated under counter freezers are great for smaller kitchens or those who need a little extra frozen storage space. This style is also known as a 'built under' freezer. Most manufacturers also offer a coordinating fridge model to enable people to have a 'side-by-side' cooling set up.
These under counter models all fit a standard cavity size of 60cm in width, 60cm in depth and no more than 85cm in height. It is always important to measure up first though - every kitchen is different and existing structures, such as pipes and sockets, need to be taken into account.
There are 3 defrosting methods to choose from- static, low frost, and frost free. Static models require frequent manual defrosting to avoid frost built up. Low Frost decreases ice and frost buildup so you'll only have to defrost the freezer once in a while. Frost Free technology, also known as No Frost, means the freezer automatically defrosts itself so you never have to.
Common features found in under counter models include automatic defrosting, reversible doors, fast freezing functions, and open door and temperature alarms.
Special Features and Technology
Frost Free
Frost Free technology prevents ice from forming inside the freezer so you’ll never have battle through ice to get the last of the ice cream. It saves valuable time and energy, and also helps maintain the quality of your food.
Super Cooling
Many brands offer the Super Cooling function across their fridges. When the Super Cooling function is activated, the temperature of the fridge is temporarily reduced to 2-3°C so that it’s ready to cool your groceries down after a shopping trip.
Super Freezing
The Super Freeze function temporarily lowers the temperature in the freezer for when you have new shopping to load in, protecting both new and existing food. This function helps to keep the original flavour and lock in the vitamins in your food.
AirFlow Technology
Storing perishables at an uneven temperature can affect their flavour and shelf-life. Many fridges feature Airflow technology, which evenly circulates air throughout the interior, keeping the temperature and humidity levels stable.
Flexible Storage
Features like adjustable, easy access shelving and fully extendable drawers make it easy to maximise the space available. AEG's CustomFlex® refrigerators allow you to organise your door storage just the way you want it.
Food Freshness Systems
Many fridges offer special technology to monitor and control the temperature to help keep your food as fresh and tasty as possible. Look out for Bosch's FreshSense and Vitafresh features, and HyperFresh by Siemens.