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Looking for a fridge for your office or rental property? Or maybe you need somewhere for your guests at your holiday home to pop all their goodies when they stay? Whatever it is, our handy guide will take you through all the different types, as well as some of the features you can expect to find.
The most popular choice and ideal for medium sized households. Can be integrated into your kitchen cabinets.
Under counter fridges sit nicely underneath your kitchen counters and out of the way. They’re perfect for smaller households or as a second fridge to complement your main fridge.
Freestanding
The classic option, freestanding fridges stand upright. And because they’re not built-in, you can choose where you want to put it, and you can take it with you if you move house.
Integrated
Integrated fridges are built into to your kitchen units so that they’re nicely tucked away behind a cupboard door for that sleek modern look.
Key Features
Frozen compartment
On some fridges you’ll find a handy freezer compartment. This’ll give enough space for a few bits of frozen food for when you need it. So, you can get the benefits of a smaller appliance but still have freezer space.
Flexible storage options
Perfect for busy offices, look out for handy features like adjustable door shelves, bottle separators or metal racks to help create an organised space for lots of people to share.
Reversible doors
Reversible doors mean you can pick which way they open. Pretty handy, right? This means however your rental property is set up, your fridge will fit in with any layout.
Auto defrost
The auto defrost feature stops any icy build-ups in your fridge. A hole near the bottom of the fridge compartment will collect any condensation, meaning ice won’t be able to form around your food.
Temperature control
Temperature control means you can keep all your favourite foods in optimum condition with variable temperature and humidity levels that will help keep all your shopping deliciously fresh.
Door alarm
The handy door alarm stops you from accidentally leaving your fridge open. An alarm will sound when the door isn’t shut properly. This means you’ll never lose any cold air from your fridge, saving you money and keeping your food fresher too.
Anti-bacterial lining
Anti-bacterial lining keeps your fridge free of the nasty stuff. It’s a special coating on the inside of the appliance which stops mould and smells building up, so your fridge will also be a hygienic space for all that lovely fresh food.
LED Lighting
Stylish LED Lighting makes it easier to see what you’re looking for, so you don’t leave the door open for too long. They also help to keep those energy bills down.
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Bosch VitaFresh
Bosch’s VitaFresh system keeps fruit and veg at their best for longer.
The drawer’s design makes it easy to organise your fresh goodies, and because it’s sealed off from the rest of the fridge, delicious flavours and healthy nutrients stay locked in. So, if you own a café or a B&B, you can serve up plenty of tasty salads for your guests, and you won’t need to stock up as often.
Installation & Recycling
Installation
Our fully-trained and experienced installation team can get it done for you on delivery day
Remove & Recycling
With our Remove & Recycle service, we'll take away your old appliance
FAQs
- What is a built-in fridge?
A built-in fridge sits nicely behind a cupboard door for that modern and sleek look.
- What is a larder fridge?
A larder fridge is an undercounter fridge that doesn’t come with an ice box. This means all the space is for just chilled food.
- What is a mini fridge?
A mini fridge is a small fridge that’s ideal for drinks and cold snacks. Their small size means you can have them pretty much wherever you want, like the living room or your home study.
- Are freestanding fridges standard sizes?
Freestanding fridges can differ in both height and width depending on the type you choose. However freestanding undercounter fridges typically have a height of 84cm, a width of 55cm and a depth of 59cm. And freestanding upright fridges usually have a height of 185cm, a width of 60cm, and a depth of 65cm. You can find all our product dimensions on our product pages.
- How much space do I need to leave around a fridge?
Some manufacturers recommend leaving about 2-5 centimetres of space around your fridge, so they work as efficiently as possible.
- Can I keep a fridge in my garage?
No, unless you have heating in the garage to stop the temperature dropping below 10 degrees.
- What is a metal backed fridge?
Essentially the back panel on the appliance is made of metal. This is a safety feature that stops your fridge from potentially setting on fire – we only sell metal backed appliances.
- Do all fridges have ice boxes?
No, larder fridges don’t have ice boxes.
- How do I know which hinge I need on my integrated fridge?
If you don’t currently have a built-in model, then it’s whatever your kitchen fitter recommends. If you do, then when you open the door, you’ll be able to tell if it’s a sliding or fixed hinge.
- How do I know when it's time for a new fridge?
Usually this will become clear when your food starts going off quicker, or if the temperature in your fridge isn’t very cold.
- Should I buy a wine cooler?
Some fridges do come with built in wine racks but this depends on personal preference, and what you’re after in terms of storage, size and look. Check out our range of wine coolers here.
- How do I dispose of my old fridge?
If you choose our Remove & Recycle service, then we’ll take away your old appliance and recycle it responsibly.
- Will you install my new integrated fridge?
If you choose our Connection service, then we’ll get your new appliance installed and up and running for you.
- Will you take away my old fridge?
If you choose our Remove & Recycle service, then we’ll take away your old appliance and recycle it responsibly.
- How much is a mini fridge?
Mini fridges are small, personal-sized fridges. They're ideal for smaller spaces such as studio apartments, flats and homes on wheels - or just when you need an ice-cold can close at hand! Prices range from £120-140.
- How big is a mini fridge?
Mini by name, mini by nature - these perfectly proportioned fridges will snugly fit any tight corner, measuring H49.2 x W47.2 x D45.