If you’re in the market for a new fridge, finding the right one for your kitchen can be challenging. You need to find a fridge that fits into the space, and then what about colour? Style? Do you want a standard look with a top or bottom mount, or a French door fridge or maybe go for something more sleek and elegant like a Side By Side Fridge? Do you want a water dispenser or ice making unit, or both? But don’t let this overwhelm you. Finding a fridge is a fun exercise. Why? Because you’re contributing to the heart of your home and the kitchen is where household members will spend a lot of their time. For those with a bigger family, or simply want a statement to be made in their kitchen, a side by side fridge can be an excellent addition to your home. A French Door Fridge is also a great option for those looking for larger sized fridges. French Door vs Side by Side: What’s the Difference? Side by Side fridges offer two tall compartments for the fridge and freezer, giving you easy access to produce you’ve stored across both spaces. These fridges also offer the largest freezer capacity of other fridge types, which makes it a perfect choice for those who like to bulk-buy. A French Door Fridge features shorter but wider spaces, giving you a larger refrigeration space to store bigger dishes, but less freezer space than Side by Side fridges. The narrow doors on these fridges also mean you don’t have to allow for as much swing space. Design They’re super sleek, make a statement statement and always compliment the look of a kitchen. Designed to fit seamlessly into your kitchen, these fridges are popular in Matte Black or a Dark Stainless Steel. Size Most side-by-side fridges offer a large amount of fridge space, with separate fridge and freezer compartments so you avoid cross-contamination of odours and flavours. Perfect for larger families or those who like to store food in bulk, you’ll be amazed at how much food you can fit in the fridge and freezer compartments. Quiet This style of fridge is whisper quiet. Some brands like LG say that it’s a result of their new style of compressor that operates with less vibration and less noise than conventional compressor systems. But remember like any fridge, it can make some noise if it’s not levelled properly, so ensure that this is taken care of when you install it. Even Temperature Throughout Due to the side by side design, these fridges are able to keep the temperature even throughout all of the compartments. Remember with older style fridges, you’d have to be careful about where you placed certain food items? I remember not being able to put anything in the top right hand corner of my family’s old fridge because it was guaranteed to be half frozen by the next day! Ease of Reach Again, the side by side design plays a major role in making your life easier in the kitchen. You no longer have to be on your knees or on your tip-toes searching for items buried in the freezer. Everything you use regularly can be placed within an easy arms reach. Non-Plumbed Ice and Water Dispensers This is a major plus that many consumers enjoy. There are some models that still require plumbing so make sure you read up on the model before making a final decision. A non-plumbed model means you get to avoid any complications and still get to enjoy cooled water and ice dispensed on demand. One of our favourites is the Fisher & Paykel 538 Litre Fridge which offers a modern, contemporary design with its recessed handles and slimline ice and water dispenser. Fisher & Paykel 538 Litre Quad Door Refrigerator - Stainless Steel All-in-all side by side and French door fridges can bring a lot of functional benefits to your kitchen while looking fantastic. So be sure to explore all of your fridge options out there because you’re bound to find one that fits your needs perfectly.Shop in store at your local betta or online today!
