Refrigerator Buying Guide

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Fridges and freezers. 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 fridges and freezers there are and which type you should be looking for in your kitchen.

What types of fridges and freezers are there?

BESPOKE Fridges with customisable configurations

Samsung Bespoke refrigerators comes in different formats including French Door, Bottom Mount and Single Doors. 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 extra fridge or freezer components onto your setup at any time.

Gray colored tiles are flipping around with the text Customize just the way you want and white, sky blue, peach and cream vanilla colored tiles appear to indicate the different color panels of the Bespoke refrigerator. The text available in different types is on the top. Below the text, there are different types of Bespoke refrigerators: a Glam Navy one with the text 1-door fridge, a Satin Beige one with the text 1-door freezer, a Clean Black one with the text slim 1-door. A refrigerator with Sky Blue top and white bottom with a number 1.8m on the right to indicate its height, and a refrigerator with a Glam Lavender top and Clean White bottom with a number 2m on the right to indicate its height. The text bottom mount freezer is below the two refrigerators. The screen transitions to a modern kitchen. The text Endless combination is on the top, and below is a Satin Sky Blue Bespoke 1-door refrigerator. A bespoke refrigerator with Clean White top and a Satin Beige bottom appears next to it. Then a Cotta Lavender Bespoke 1-door refrigerator appears between two products. They quickly change to 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: one with Clean White top and Glam Navy bottom, another one with Clean White top and Satin Beige bottom. They quickly change to Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator and a Satin Sky Blue Bespoke1-door refrigerator. Then they change to 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: both have Satin Beige top and Glam Navy bottom. And change to a Satin Beige Bespoke 1-door refrigerator and 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: both have pink top and white bottom. Then change to 3 Bespoke refrigerators: a 2-door refrigerator with Clean White top and Cotta Lavender bottom, a Satin Beige Bespoke 1-door refrigerator, and a Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating Availability of colors and types may vary by region. It quickly transitions to a modern kitchen. There are 3 Bespoke refrigerators built into the black cabinet: Bespoke 1-door refrigerator which is opened, a Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator, and a Silver 2-door refrigerator. The text Easy-open door appears on the left. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating 1-Door and BMF models only. The screen transitions to a white colored stylish kitchen. There’s a Satin Beige Bespoke freezer built into a cabinet and its door is opened. The door closed and its handle is on the right side, and the handle’s location changes to left and the text reversible door appears on the right. Its door opens again. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating Door panels require professional installation. The text Designed for you, by you appears and changes to Samsung’s logo. Gray colored tiles are flipping around with the text Customize just the way you want and white, sky blue, peach and cream vanilla colored tiles appear to indicate the different color panels of the Bespoke refrigerator. The text available in different types is on the top. Below the text, there are different types of Bespoke refrigerators: a Glam Navy one with the text 1-door fridge, a Satin Beige one with the text 1-door freezer, a Clean Black one with the text slim 1-door. A refrigerator with Sky Blue top and white bottom with a number 1.8m on the right to indicate its height, and a refrigerator with a Glam Lavender top and Clean White bottom with a number 2m on the right to indicate its height. The text bottom mount freezer is below the two refrigerators. The screen transitions to a modern kitchen. The text Endless combination is on the top, and below is a Satin Sky Blue Bespoke 1-door refrigerator. A bespoke refrigerator with Clean White top and a Satin Beige bottom appears next to it. Then a Cotta Lavender Bespoke 1-door refrigerator appears between two products. They quickly change to 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: one with Clean White top and Glam Navy bottom, another one with Clean White top and Satin Beige bottom. They quickly change to Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator and a Satin Sky Blue Bespoke1-door refrigerator. Then they change to 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: both have Satin Beige top and Glam Navy bottom. And change to a Satin Beige Bespoke 1-door refrigerator and 2 Bespoke 2-door refrigerators: both have pink top and white bottom. Then change to 3 Bespoke refrigerators: a 2-door refrigerator with Clean White top and Cotta Lavender bottom, a Satin Beige Bespoke 1-door refrigerator, and a Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating Availability of colors and types may vary by region. It quickly transitions to a modern kitchen. There are 3 Bespoke refrigerators built into the black cabinet: Bespoke 1-door refrigerator which is opened, a Glam Navy Bespoke 1-door refrigerator, and a Silver 2-door refrigerator. The text Easy-open door appears on the left. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating 1-Door and BMF models only. The screen transitions to a white colored stylish kitchen. There’s a Satin Beige Bespoke freezer built into a cabinet and its door is opened. The door closed and its handle is on the right side, and the handle’s location changes to left and the text reversible door appears on the right. Its door opens again. A disclaimer is on the bottom stating Door panels require professional installation. The text Designed for you, by you appears and changes to Samsung’s logo.

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Modular Single Door Fridge

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Modular Single Door Freezer

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Modular Bottom Mount Fridge

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Modular French Door

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Free-standing French Door Beverage Centre

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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 or trays of muffins for a school bake sale.

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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 inside your fridge without opening 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.

Family Hub

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 you can easily reach the freezer.

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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.

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Single Door Refrigerators / Single Door 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 bought 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.

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What is the difference between the different types of fridges?

We’ve got it down to a table for you, so take a look and choose the one for you.

  • Configuration

  • Benefits

  • Considerations

  • Recommended for

BESPOKE
  • Customisable build
  • Unique colour and configuration
  • Custom order; longer delivery time
  • Anyone who wants custom colours and combinations
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Family Hub™
  • French Door or Side by Side
  • Advanced smart features & interactive screen
  • Internet connection required to access all features
  • Households who want a smart fridge with features that make their lives easier
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French Door
  • Four doors; fridge on top, freezer below
  • Large capacity, wider compartments
  • Requires larger installation space
  • Households with larger families and spacious kitchens
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Side by Side
  • Two doors; fridge and freezer on each side
  • Fresh and frozen items both at eye level
  • Harder to store larger items horizontally
  • Households that need both fridge and freezer space in a tighter kitchen
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Top Mount
  • Two doors; freezer on top, fridge below
  • Easy to access to frozen food
  • Relatively smaller space
  • Smaller households with limited kitchen space and use the freezer more often
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Bottom Mount
  • Two doors; fridge on top, freezer below
  • Cost effective with easy access to fresh food
  • Relatively smaller space
  • Smaller households with limited kitchen space and use the fridge more often
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Single Door
  • One door; full fridge or freezer
  • Storage for specific needs
  • Only either fridge or freezer
  • Households needing either only a fridge, freezer or looking to add more storage space
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What do you need to check?

Now that you know which type of fridge and/or freezer is the best for you, let’s look at some other considerations you should check before you purchase.

Point 1.

Budget

For big purchases, budget is always the first consideration. If your budget is high, look into Bespoke, Family Hub™ or French Door style fridges for customisation, larger storage space and advanced features. If your budget is tight, look for the more affordable classic fridges like Side by Side, Top Mount and Bottom Mounts. To save more on your purchase, look for our home appliances bundle offers.
Point 2.

Size and fitting

Fridge size is another factor you need to double-check before purchasing. Check your kitchen and installation path to measure how much space you have. If you’re not sure, check out our guide on fridge freezer size and capacity.
Point 3.

Finishes and look

If seamless looks and sleek design are a must, take a closer look into materials, such as anti-fingerprint finishes, as well as different colourways. For a fridge freezer that checks all your boxes, look for Samsung’s Bespoke series for a chance to customise the fridge/freezer of your dreams.
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Features

Essential features all depend on your family’s needs. There are plumbed and non-plumbed water and ice dispensers, automatically filling water jugs, convertible freezer spaces such as the Beverage Centre™, Smart features, FlexZone™.