I wanted more freezer space (the original fridge/freezer to replace was 20 years old and had a small two shelf freezer compartment on top of the fridge). I make all homemade meals from scratch (particularly soups) which I freeze. To economise (with today's Cost of Living everyone has to), I batch up portions of meals and freeze them ... all I have to prep is Rice, Pasta, Potatoes or Salad and thaw out a portion Main Course. I'm delighted with the 50/50 split new fridge freezer and the Additional capacity it gives me (also love the alarm which sounds when I've left the door open too long (bad habit of mine))