Cookology Refrigerator Buying Guide

Are you looking for a new fridge? Is a Cookology fridge freezer perhaps the best option for you? If this is your first time buying a new fridge freezer you may be slightly confused by the huge range that is available. If you are looking at replacing or upgrading, you may have seen that the variety has grown in recent years.

Our fridge buying guide will help you to decide which Cookology refrigerator is best for you and teach you all that you need to know about the various fridge freezer types that are available. If you want help with how to choose a fridge freezer or a fridge, then read on.

Which type of fridge or fridge freezer is best?

When looking at fridge types or which fridge freezer is the best fit for you, you are bound to have noticed that there are more than just a couple of considerations. Here, we’re going to take a quick look at the selection that is available:

Freestanding

With fridges and fridge freezers, you will see that there are freestanding models available. The Cookology range comes in a variety of sizes and this is partly why they are so popular. These types of refrigerators can be placed underneath a counter in smaller kitchens or, if you have more space, they can stand tall anywhere in your kitchen. Freestanding or upright fridge freezers give you lots of options in terms of size, colour and design and can suit a huge range of kitchen layouts.

Integrated

When looking at which fridge freezer or fridge is best for you and your kitchen, it is worth taking a look at the integrated Cookology models. These will usually need to be fitted by a qualified technician and they sit flush with your kitchen cabinets. These are a great solution when space is at a premium. Integrated fridges have a front panel that matches the rest of your kitchen units, so when the door is closed, the fridge or freezer will be completely hidden.

Drinks and wine coolers

If you love to entertain, then a wine cooler could be the perfect addition to your home. These allow you to keep your wine, and other drinks, at the optimum temperature meaning that they are always served perfectly. Before making the final decision on your wine cooler, you’ll need to consider whether you want a freestanding, built-in or an integrated model. Depending on the model that you choose you could find that you are able to cool between 6 and 140 bottles at a time. These coolers are a sleek and modern addition to any new kitchen.

Tabletop mini fridges

When trying to decide which fridge is right for you, mini-fridges are well worth a look. These are smaller than traditional fridges and are ideal for when you have limited space such as offices, bedrooms and summerhouses. They also work well as an additional cool space alongside another fridge or fridge freezer. Some fridges are better for storing food and some are better for storing snacks and drinks. For instance, a tabletop fridge can be a practical addition to any kitchen, as can a larger under counter fridge.

American fridge freezers

If you are looking at which American fridge freezer is best, the term American covers a selection of fridge freezers that have 2 doors. These can be side by side under-counter, 2 door under-counter, or freestanding side by side. No matter how many doors you get, American fridge freezers are normally much bigger than the normal fridge and are able to pack a whole lot of food inside.

Fridge and fridge freezer sizes

When looking at a fridge guide or one for fridge freezers one of the biggest considerations is size. You may fall in love with the look of a certain type of fridge or fridge freezer only to find that there is no way that it will ever fit in your kitchen. Certain styles of fridge and fridge freezer will suit different spaces so here’s our guide to help you decide which is best for you:
Under counter fridges and fridge freezers

These can come as 2 door pieces, side by side items, or as individuals. These fridge types (and fridge freezers) are great for when you may be lacking space. They tuck neatly under your worktop and don’t take up any valuable floor or countertop space. Just because these fridges and fridge freezers are great for smaller kitchens doesn’t mean that they are small. In fact, they are a great medium-sized option and can be more than adequate for a small family.

Tabletop fridges

These Cookology fridge types are the answer to seriously limited space. They make a great cooler in office spaces and are even perfect for students to take away to university or into shared accommodation. They are small, lightweight and extremely portable so you can take them on the go if you’re a bit of a traveller. All that you need to do is plug it into its new location and you’re all set. If being used in a small kitchen you may end up sacrificing all-important worktop space, but there is no reason that these types of fridges can’t be plugged in another room.

Integrated

Integrated fridges and fridge freezers fit into your kitchen cupboard cavity space. This means that you potentially lose cupboard space but you do not sacrifice any floor or worktop space. As this type of fridge and fridge freezer sits flush with your cupboards they can lack the depth that you will get with other types. However, there is no denying that these are pleasing to the eye and are extremely popular with modern kitchen renovations.

Freestanding

These are the most popular type of fridge and fridge freezer and come in a variety of sizes and colours. If you are looking at which American fridge freezer to choose, this is going to be a freestanding one. It is important to get your measurements right with this type as the height can vary greatly. You will find heights ranging from 125cm up to 200cm. There are also slim models with a width of 55cm whereas a standard size will be 60cm wide.

Fridge freezer split

Part of choosing a fridge freezer involves looking at the split between the fridge and freezer compartments. The split that is best for you will depend on how you use your appliance. These are the options that you can choose from:

70/30

These fridge freezers are ideal if you love to stock up on fresh food. The fridge area is considerably larger than the freezer.

60/40

Still great if your go-to is fresh food, but these fridge freezers come with a slightly larger freezer compartment.

50/50

The perfect split fridge freezer if you use fresh goods just as much as frozen. With a perfect split, you can stock up with both.