Samsung’s range of refrigerators offers a blend of classic and modern designs, complementing diverse kitchen styles. Let’s dive deeper into what types of refrigerators there are and which type of refrigerators you should be looking for in your kitchen.
Different types of refrigerators by door style
Samsung designs fridge doors in multiple configurations, allowing them to open from the left, right, center, top, and bottom. This guide will help you explore all types of refrigerators available with us.
Type by door style / configuration
From the left, right, top, bottom… refrigerator doors can be swung open from various configurations. Here are some of the most common refrigerator types by door style as well as their pros and cons.
French style refrigerators
French-style refrigerators, also known as multi-door fridges, are designed to have large storage capacities. The size of a French door fridge offers ample space, making it ideal for larger households. This type of refrigerator features four doors, enhancing your kitchen aesthetics with clean and clutter-free styling. The minimalist exterior of all four doors is accentuated by recessed handles. Additionally, some models from this category offer the convenience of an external water dispenser and a stylish front LED display. These features allow you to control and monitor your fridge’s temperature with ease.
Samsung’s French-style refrigerators also have various features such as Twin Cooling Plus™ and Power Cool/Power Freeze, among others. The Twin Cooling Plus™ allows you to optimize the temperature and humidity, while the Power Cool/Power Freeze blows intensely cold air into the fridge on command.
American-style refrigerators/ Side-by-Side refrigerators
American-style refrigerators, also known as Side-by-Side refrigerators, feature a division at the center from which they can be opened. This type of refrigerator offers plenty of vertical storage on both the body and doors. Side-by-Side refrigerators are available in 2-door and 3-door configurations. The 3-door Side-by-Side model features FlexZone™, an independently controlled compartment that can switch between four cooling modes.
Samsung’s Side-by-Side refrigerator range also has All-Around Cooling, a Digital Inverter, Metal Cooling, the Family Hub™, and more. All-Around Cooling cools each compartment evenly from corner to corner, while our Digital Inverter Technology keeps your food fresh for a long time with up to 50% energy savings. Additionally, other features like the Family Hub™, allow you to share special moments, messages, and news on your very own Family Board™.
Bottom mount freezer refrigerators
Samsung’s Bottom Mount Freezer range features a freezer compartment at the bottom, allowing easy access to your refrigerated perishables. This type of refrigerator comes loaded with features such as SpaceMax Technology™, Optimal Fresh Zone, Power Deodorizer, and more.
Samsung’s SpaceMax Technology™ offers thinner walls by using high-efficiency insulation. This creates more room inside your fridge without increasing the external dimensions or compromising on energy efficiency. Additionally, our Optimal Fresh Zone feature lets you store fish and meat for twice as long, without freezing. Keep strong odors away with our Power Deodorizer, a filter made of Activated Carbon that eliminates bad smells and keeps the air clean.
Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator
Top Mount Freezers feature a freezer compartment on the top, providing plenty of space for refrigerated groceries. This all-purpose fridge offers different features such as SpaceMax Technology™, Optimal Fresh+, Digital Inverter Technology, and All-Around Cooling.
Our SpaceMax Technology™ uses special high urethane insulation for thinner walls without compromising on energy efficiency. This creates more space inside and lets you store extra food. Furthermore, our Optimal Fresh+ feature keeps your food fresh for twice as long. It preserves the freshness of delicate foods, like fish and meat, for two times longer and retains its natural flavor. Other features like Digital Inverter Technology keep the fridge running for a long time without making any noise, while All-Around Cooling evenly circulates cool air through strategically placed vents.
What are the pros and cons of each type of refrigerator?
Let’s compare all the types of refrigerators available at Samsung
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Number of doors / Configuration
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Recommended for
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors on top, freezer drawer at the bottom, mid-drawer on selected models
- Pros : Larger capacity, wider compartments, advanced features
- Cons : Relatively expensive and requires a larger installation space
- Recommended for : Large households with a spacious kitchen
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors with fridge and freezer compartments split at the center, three doors on some models (one side split into two)
- Pros : Larger capacity at a reasonable price, fresh/frozen items both at eye level
- Cons : Storing large items is difficult
- Recommended for : Households in need of a bigger freezer compartment
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors with fridge on top and freezer below
- Pros : Main food section easily accessible, available at an entry price-point
- Cons : Relatively smaller storage space
- Recommended for : Suitable for small families that do not use the freezer compartment often
Top 4 checkpoints
Here are some other factors to consider as you get ready to pick the ideal type of refrigerator for your home:
Budget
Size and fitting
Finishes and look
Features that simplify
