Fridge buying guide

Side By Side or French Door? Here's our guide to picking the right fridge for you.

Before you buy, make sure you find your perfect fit.

The right freezer can help you save you time and money at the supermarket.

Learn how to choose the right appliances for a safe and functional kitchen.

Gone are the days when a fridge was simply a safe storage unit for your food, with the best smart fridges around, a fridge is now much more than this. 

In the world of home appliances, technology is everchanging and design is becoming more focussed around easing everyday tasks. This strategy has seen the development of fridge features like Wi-Fi connectability to check the contents of your fridge when you’re out and about, or a ‘knock twice’ feature on your fridge door to reveal the contents without affecting indoor temperatures and keep food fresher for longer.

With more and more fridge features regularly being created, it can be difficult to find the best smart fridge for you. So, we have come up with the ultimate guide to remove the tough work and ensure that you find the perfect addition to your kitchen.

It is no secret that your fridge is one of the most used appliances in your home. While we can expect our fridge to last at least a good few years, you might be thinking it is time for an upgrade of your current appliance. If you’re unsure if you should upgrade, you’ve come to the right place! Here are the top reasons why you should upgrade your refrigerator.

Smell something funky every time you open your fridge or freezer? It’s probably time to give your refrigerator a good clean-out. A clean and organised fridge not only ensures optimal food storage but also makes your kitchen a more pleasant place to spend time in, especially if you cook a lot. Here are the essential steps to maintain a spotless refrigerator, so you can ensure your food stays fresh and your kitchen odour-free.

Given size and weight, moving a fridge and freezer can be challenging while ensuring your appliance stays in top-notch condition during the transition. Whether you're relocating to a new home, upgrading your appliances, or simply rearranging your living space, these tips will ensure your fridge arrives in perfect condition without breaking a sweat (or your back!).

Call yourself a wine lover? If so, it's worth investing in a wine cabinet of your own, to keep your favourite beverages tasting their best. Whether you like red wine or white wine, fine wine or aged wine, a climate-controlled wine cellar will ensure the wine is well looked after and ready to serve when it’s time to celebrate. But the cellar itself needs a little love and care to keep it running smoothly, so here’s your guide to getting the most out of your wine cabinet.

Black is a fashion staple for a reason – it’s versatile, timeless and the perfect backdrop to have fun with. And now the black kitchen trend is taking the nation by storm. Turn your kitchen into the talk of the town with these sleek and sophisticated black kitchen appliances, designed to capture the true essence of a dark kitchen from contemporary to classic styles.

Your refrigerator is typically one of those home appliances you don’t often think about – until you have to. There can be a lot of factors that affect the lifespan of a fridge and you don’t necessarily have to wait until it stops working to upgrade or repair your refrigerator.

In this article, we’ll share some helpful information on the lifespan of a fridge, when to replace a fridge and offer up a few great options if you’re ready to get a new one.

I think we can all agree that the fridge is one of the most essential household appliances. Breakfast, lunch and dinner would be non-events without one, and don’t get me started on life without an instant ice dispenser. That’s why, when it comes to matching our customers with the perfect appliance, there’s nothing more satisfying than finding them a fridge with all the right features. Now, the big question: Is there one fridge feature to rule them all?

The fact of the matter is, families and households come in all shapes and sizes with different priorities to keep their lives running smoothly. Some want ample freezer space for time-saving batch cooking, while others want a cavernous fridge-freezer with adjustable shelves for entertaining. There are even households that long for a smart fridge cum personal assistant to keep shopping lists, collate menus and remind them of 

appointments (there’s a Samsung fridge for that!). The Good Guys fridges tick these boxes (and more), but first you need to nail the basics:

• Fridge size

• Fridge type (French door fridge, side-by-side fridge, top or bottom mount fridge)

• Colour and finish

So, here’s everything you need to ace new fridge shopping.

They’re big, beautiful and jam-packed with convenient, smart and efficient fridge tech and features – we love French door fridges! And you will too, especially if you have a horde of hungry mouths to feed at home. Considering an upgrade to one of these kingpins of the kitchen? Here, you’ll find all the best advice on how to find the perfect-fit French door fridge for your lifestyle, space and budget. Plus, we’ve rounded up a list of our favourite models from the best brands. Welcome to your ultimate guide to French door fridges.

An essential household appliance, your fridge is on all day, every day – so you'll want to pick one that is a smart energy saver. The latest fridges are designed with energy efficiency in mind, which can helpful providing relief when it comes to bills and long-term savings. Here, Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Refrigeration, and Liam Jones of energy provider AGL, explain how upgrading to a smarter, more energy-efficient fridge can make a difference to your household.

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Looking to upgrade to the fridge of your dreams? Imagine if you could ask hundreds of people for their top pick and then choose your perfect fridge based on their answers! Well, we can help you do exactly that using the power of The Good Guys’ customer reviews and ratings. So you can shop smarter, we’ve rounded up some of our top-selling fridges, packed with the features our customers cannot live without!Finding the best-selling fridge to be your cool, new kitchen buddy is easy with our crowd-sourced product recommendations. Read on for the ultimate guide to choosing the best bottom mount fridge, best side-by-side fridge or best French door fridge to suit your needs.

Nothing works harder in the kitchen than your fridge. Keeping produce fresh, dispensing water and ice on demand and – for the smartest of them  – keeping tabs on your grocery list, suggesting recipes and a whole lot more. Considering how much your refrigerator does for you, it’s worth ensuring you are returning the favour with the proper maintenance. Below, you’ll find the freshest advice and top tips for doing just that. And, if your fridge is sadly past its prime, we’ve got you covered there too, with the best new fridge-freezers to buy. Well hello there, stainless steel French door fridge!But first…

Fridge not working? Not cool. If your kitchen kingpin is losing its chill or you’re looking to upgrade and fulfill your French-door fridge fantasies, then The Good Guys are here to help. We’ve got your back with cheap fridges that tick all the boxes, as well as all the features and functionality you need to keep your groceries fresh, your cocktails iced and your kitchen on-trend.

Ready to go shopping? Keep reading to discover the best value fridges to buy.

A hardworking fridge-freezer is the cornerstone of any kitchen. So what happens when it stops doing what it’s supposed to do? From faulty ice-makers to dodgy seals or – the worst of the worst – an ominous warm breeze when you open the door, there comes a time in every fridge’s life when you have to stop and consider: do I fix it or upgrade?

Here, we let you in on the telltale signs that your cold companion needs some attention, and we break down the pros and cons of repairing your refrigerator or freezer, or replacing it with a more advanced, energy-efficient model. Maybe it's time for that lust-have French door fridge or space-laden side by side fridge!

There’s something special about an entertainer’s kitchen. Whether you’re a regular dinner party host or an enthusiastic home cook, these spaces are well used, well thought out and very well loved. In the heart of the home, the kitchen appliance that is often the hardest working is the refrigerator – so finding the right fit is essential. Here’s everything you need to know about buying a fridge when you just love to entertain.

Got a kitchen reno in your sights? Building your dream kitchen from scratch? We dare say you’ve probably already spent a fair chunk of time pondering the perfect fridge to take centrestage. French door, side-by-side, bottom mount or even a fridge that can change colour to match your new benchtop (yes, really!)…  So many choices!

The beating heart and hub of any kitchen, the right fridge adds instant flair, function and form to your reno (not to mention energy savings!). That’s why it’s absolutely essential to nail down your refrigerator before you even think of picking up that hammer, to allow enough space to accommodate it in your grand design. And through your door!

But what is the right fridge for you? Who better to help you decide than Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Fridges.

A little too warm? A little too cold? If you’re playing Goldilocks with your fridge temperature, it’s definitely time for a cool new upgrade. Maybe a stylish French door or side-by-side fridge is in order? Whether you’re cooking for your family or entertaining friends, it’s vital you store food and leftovers at the right temperature to keep all your meals healthy and safe.

Upgrading to a next-gen model opens up a world of features that you’ll want. Think quick-chill settings and flexible zones that switch from fridge to freezer (and back again) for the ultimate in convenience and safe food storage.

Is your fridge running? You better go catch it – and while you’re at it, catch up with the latest smart features that we promise are way cooler than this ancient dad joke. Today’s fridges are designed to suit our modern lifestyle. They can do everything from tweaking temperature zones from afar to ordering your groceries and suggesting what recipes to cook with them. This makes the latest fridges one of the most efficient and intuitive household appliances around.

After 70 years in the kitchen appliance business, The Good Guys know just how far fridge tech has come – and where it’s going. That’s why we’re perfectly placed to help you pick the best new fridge for your needs.

Busy families need a fridge that can keep up with them – think a Quad Door fridge-freezer so little hands can easily reach a healthy snack; flexible cooling areas that offer extra space for all that birthday party food; and easy-access filtered water and ice that delivers quick hydration for on-the-go kids. If you’re planning on upgrading your fridge to one that’s perfect for your family, Haier can help with their 601L 600 Series Quad Door Refrigerator. 

​Read on for your essential checklist of features to look for in your ideal Haier fridge. 

French door fridges are the pinnacle of uber-cool kitchen appliances, so of course you’ve got one on your wish list! And if the price tag is the only thing preventing you from making the fridge upgrade today, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got your back with cheap French door fridges that are super chic, energy efficient and packed with features and functionality to keep your groceries AND your budget chilled.

Whether you’ve got your eye on an LG French door fridge, a Samsung French door fridge or a Fisher & Paykel French door fridge, we’ll help you find the best French door fridge for your household at a Pay Less Every day price.

Here’s everything you need to know to find the best value French door fridge to buy.

Whether it’s the soggy lettuce, shrivelled-up herbs or week-later leftovers, we’ve all fallen victim to the forgotten food at the back of the fridge. Food wastage not only impacts the environment, but can cost you money and waste precious time when you are forced to dash to the shops to restock ingredients for the ragout you’ve just started to prepare. So how can you make food last longer?

If you had to name the appliance giving off the biggest hard-worker vibes to keep family life flowing at your place, your fridge would be a safe bet. From chilling drinks to keeping food fresh or frozen, your fridge wears a lot of different hats, and wears them 24/7. A round of applause for the kitchen appliance that never sleeps! But when you know what to look for, a new large family fridge can also finesse and fine-tune life in ways you probably haven’t even imagined, for years to come.

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If your fridge is mostly home to late-night snacks, leftovers and forgotten ingredients, it might be time to shake things up for the sake of your health. The latest smart fridges are the new healthy living hubs. These masters of organisation can help you stay on top of the food shopping for fewer takeaways; inspire you with nutritious recipes; and even remind you about that 5am PT session!