French Door Fridges

Like a Bottom Mount fridge, French Door fridges have a fridge-above freezer configuration, but instead, there are two doors that swing out to reveal fresh food and drink – helpful when the kitchen’s busy as it can take up less room compared to opening one big door. The freezer either has two freezer doors containing clear compartments or one drawer with stacked pull-out baskets.

French Door Fridges tend to consume more electricity than some of their counterparts due to their larger volume. Their ice making abilities can also contribute to a higher annual running cost. Most models have a 3 to 3.5 Star Energy Rating, although some can have a 4 Star Energy Rating like lower volume Haier or larger capacity models from LG or Westinghouse.

What do you rely on most: Fridge or Freezer? Where French Door Fridges have the freezer below the fridge, Side by Side Fridges have the freezer to the side so fresh and frozen foods can be accessed simultaneously across both doors. They’re great for kitchens that cook and freeze for later and need ample space for both compartments.

As far as features go, leading brands have similar offerings for both French Door and Side by Side type including large usable volumes, smart features from brands like Samsung and cool features like LG’s fridges that illuminate items stored in the Door in Door. They also have similar aesthetics from black to stainless steel, recessed handles and more.

French Door fridges tend to have more models that dispense both ice and water, as well as having more robust, flexible storage and convertible temperature compartments that Side by Side fridges don't.