Frost free technology prevents ice from building up inside your fridge freezer so you’ll never have to waste your time manually defrosting it.

Measured in litres, the capacity tells you how much storage space each model offers. The larger the capacity, the more bags of food shopping you can store away.

Many smart fridge freezers inside so you can see the contents of your fridge on your smartphone while you’re shopping so you won’t forget the milk or buy too much butter. Some Bosch, Neff and Siemens models will notify your smart device if the fridge door is left open and will send you storage tips to keep your food fresher for longer.

Many freezers and fridge freezers aren’t suitable for use in the garage or outbuildings but most Beko & Blomberg models use special Freezer Guard technology which means it’s perfectly safe to use them there.

This function rapidly freezes your new shopping by lowering the temperature and protects the existing contents of the freezer. This preserves nutrients, flavours and the texture of you food, making it healthier and more enjoyable to eat.

Similar to Super Freezing, this feature rapidly chills your shopping as you store it away to lock in freshness.

Some premium models from top brands such as Bosch, Smeg, Siemens and Neff have special drawers in the fridge section that operate at lower temperatures than the rest of the fridge, typically at around 0 degrees C, which provides ideal storage conditions for your fish and meat, helping to keep it fresher for longer.

Freestanding models don’t require “Building in” to kitchen furniture, giving you the freedom to position them wherever it best suits your kitchen. Many people though prefer integrated models as they are hidden away behind kitchen unit doors, giving the kitchen a seamless appearance.

This information helps you to pick the most efficient models which use the least energy and help to reduce your electricity consumption, savig you money and helping the environment at the same time.