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Types of Fridge Freezers – Integrated Fridge Freezers

Integrated or built in fridge freezers are hidden from view by your own furniture door. This way, the appliance simply looks like a cupboard that matches the rest of your kitchen but, when you open it, your fridge freezer is there ready to use. You must be sure to carefully take the measurements of the space you will be using to house your integrated fridge freezer before buying. Keep in mind that a gap will also be necessary, and you will need to purchase any other pieces needed for installation, as well as the cupboard door itself.

An integrated fridge freezer will offer the same features as the corresponding freestanding model. Depending on the brand and model you choose, it could include features such as one or more salad crispers that may include humidity controls, a frost-free system, auto defrosting fridge section, adjustable bottle and egg racks, dairy compartments in the fridge door, door open and high temperature alerts and adjustable shelving. The freezer may have transparent compartments or drawers, a frozen food calendar and ice trays and packs, along with other features.

Look out for the star rating of the freezer; the higher it is, the longer you may safely store food. The appliance will also have an energy rating, with A-rated freezers being the cheapest to run. The noise level will tell you how loud your new integrated fridge freezer will be, with quieter models having a lower decibel rating. The price range for integrated fridge freezers is from around £450 to over £1,000.

Brands that have a good range of integrated fridge freezers are:

• AEG
• Baumatic
• Bosch
• Electrolux
• Liebherr
• Miele
• Siemens
• Smeg
• Whirlpool
• Zanussi

Further Information

If you are interested in buying a fridge, fridge freezer, freezer or chiller online, visit our Where to Buy section, which includes details about the main sites and their policies on postage and packing, delivery, returns and refunds.

You can find out more about the different brands and models of available in our Brands and Top Models sections.

If you are not sure which chest freezer to choose, have a look at our How to Choose and Buy page section.