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Everything To Know About French Door Fridges
September 12, 2024-5 min read
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.
What Is A French Door Fridge?
Only the kitchen saviour you’ve been looking for to level up your entertaining and supersize your fresh food storage! Most French door fridges have two doors on top that open outwards, giving you easy access to the full width of the fridge cavity. The freezer compartment, usually a deep single or double drawer, is below. In a quad door fridge, these drawers are concealed behind dual freezer doors.
How Big Are French Door Fridges?
French door fridges are some of the biggest – and largest-capacity – fridges available, making them ideal for busy families, frequent entertainers and anyone who likes to buy their fruit, veg and meat in bulk.“French door fridges are a go-to for households of four or more people as they can range in capacity from 450L to more than 800L – and that’s a lot of space!” says Peter Simic, The Good Guys Buyer – Fridges and Freezers.
Shop French Door Fridges:
Haier 489L French Door Refrigerator
Westinghouse 541L French Door Refrigerator
Fisher & Paykel 569L French Door Refrigerator
How To Measure For A French Door Fridge
Before you buy, it’s important to measure your space because these show stoppers are often heftier than a standard top or bottom mount fridge or side-by-side fridge freezers. To avoid having to return your new pride and joy, always allow at least 5cm of breathing space on either side of the fridge so both doors can swing open completely.“Don’t immediately discount a French door fridge if you have a tight kitchen floor plan though,” says Peter Simic. “Modern designs from leading brands, including LG, Fisher & Paykel and Haier, are slimline to fit most fridge cavities. Always check the dimensions on The Good Guys website or head in-store where a team member can point you towards your perfect-fit fridge.”
Are French Door Fridges Better Than Side-By-Side Fridges?
Both are fabulous, so consider how you use your fridge to make the best decision for your household. Side-by-side fridge freezers offer two tall compartments – one for refrigeration and the other for freezing – making both easy to access without bending. Alternatively, the dual fridge doors of a French door fridge freezer open to extra-wide and adjustable shelves, ready to store party platters, birthday cakes and your supersized containers.
Why Choose A French Door Fridge?
Because these fridges are stacked with benefits to save you time and money in the kitchen. Here are six reasons to consider one for your home:
Adjustable Humidity Levels
By controlling the humidity in your fridge, you can keep food fresher for longer and prevent wastage. We love saving on groceries!
Customised Cooling
Some French door fridges have a Variable Temperature Zone – a compartment or drawer that can act as extra fridge or freezer space, depending on your needs. These are great for when you need to chill extra drinks or have the whole family coming to yours for Christmas.
Gold Star Energy Use
Their dual door design means you only need to open half of the fridge to find what you’re looking for. This reduces the amount of cold air that can escape, helping to keep electricity bills in check.
Smart Tech
The best French door fridges play an important role in connected homes. Primed with Wi-Fi connectivity, some models will send troubleshooting messages to your smart device. Others have internal cameras that keep an eye on product use-by dates, or suggest recipes based on what’s inside. The popular Samsung AI Family Hub Refrigerator even has a touchscreen on the door that does everything your smartphone or tablet can do, and more.
Flexible Storage
One of the biggest perks of a French door fridge is the wide variety of storage options (not to mention those wide shelves!) to help keep your weekly grocery haul organised. Look out for adjustable shelves and door bins, door-in-door designs, slideout shelves and easily accessible snack drawers.
Always In Style
Whether you have your eye on an on-trend black fridge, have your heart set on white to suit your minimalist kitchen aesthetic or need a stainless steel model to match your dishwasher and oven, there’s a French door fridge perfect for you and your home.
Shop French Door Fridges:
LG 642L InstaView French Door Refrigerator
Hisense 609L French Door Refrigerator
Samsung 636L AI Family Hub Refrigerator
Which French Door Fridge Is Right For You?
Ready to upgrade to a French door fridge? The Good Guys has fridges from all of the leading brands to help you find your perfect fit. Which one will you choose?Ready to add a French door fridge to your dream kitchen? Head in-store or online to find the biggest brands at the best prices.
