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If it´s time to purchase a new fridge freezer for your kitchen, remember to do your research first before you make any decisions on what model to go for. There are a several different factors to take into account when choosing your new appliance so take your time and weigh up all your options.
There are five key features to keep in mind:
1. Size
It´s important to check that the appliance you choose will fit into your home. Make a note of the dimensions and measure up before you buy. If in doubt, ask someone who knows what they´re doing to measure up for you.
Fridge freezers come in a variety of widths, heights, and food storage volumes, so there should be something to suit every kitchen. All this information can be found on the individual product pages on the Argos website.
2. Storage capacity
Think about your food buying habits and decide how much storage space you´re going to need in your fridge freezer.
Things to consider include:
- How many fridge shelves you´d like
- Amount of inside door space
- Number of salad boxes
- Wine racks and bottle holders
- Integrated ice trays
3. Style
While traditional white fridge freezers are still popular, there are a host of other choices to consider if you fancy going with something a little different. Silver and black fridge freezers are both becoming more popular and for those who need large capacity and have the space, American style fridge freezers (sometimes called ´side-by-side´) are an excellent option with a very distinctive visual style.
4. Energy efficiency
The initial cost of your fridge freezer isn´t the only factor to bear in mind when weighing up what you can afford; consider how much it will cost to run in the long term. A more energy efficient model will save you money as it uses less electricity.
All fridges and freezers are rated from A+ to B with the A+ rating being the most energy efficient.
5. Extra features
While you´ll be buying a fridge freezer primarily to keep food and drink chilled or frozen, there are a host of extra features available that could come in very handy – it´s up to you to decide which you would find useful.
Popular extra features:
- Frost free function – allows for a hassle free appliance meaning you´ll never have to spend valuable time defrosting it
- Chilled water dispenser – generally associated with American style fridge freezers but there are more affordable combi-fridge freezers available that also include them
- Thin model types – to save space in smaller kitchens
Shop online for a wide range of fridges & freezers at Argos.co.uk. You will be spoilt for choice with a fantastic range of great value products. We stock a wide range of fridges, freezers, and fridge freezers as well as mini fridges, chest freezers, beer fridges, larder fridges, and built-in fridge freezers. Browse all of our fantastic deals and choose to either reserve or buy online. Find it. Get it. Argos it.
