Deciding what fridge to buy can be difficult. You have to consider the design of your kitchen, the space available, the size of your household, special features, price, and finally choose a convenient configuration. To help you make the right choice, this refrigerator buyer's guide answers some key questions.
Freestanding vs built-in fridge: Which is best for me?
Choosing between a built-in and freestanding fridge largely depends on your specific preferences and kitchen design. Built-in fridges are designed to seamlessly integrate into your kitchen cabinetry, offering a sleek and modern look. They are customised to fit perfectly within your kitchen layout to maximize space efficiency. On the other hand, freestanding cooling units provide flexibility in terms of placement, allowing you to easily relocate them if needed and can act as the focal point in a kitchen design.
What different types of refrigerators and freezers are there?
Siemens offers a range of cooling appliances to suit different needs and preferences. Our standalone fridges, freezers, and wine coolers are dedicated to specific functions, making them an excellent choice if you have a large kitchen and need ample storage space. For a more versatile and space-saving option, our multifunctional combination appliances, like our bottom-freezer fridges, come in a range of interior configurations and designs. Choose from single, side-by-side , or elegant multi-door appliances, and between a number of interior configurations to find your ideal match.
What size fridge do I need?
While size selection largely depends on the space available, it is important to make sure your fridge has enough capacity for your household. A good rule of thumb when calculating the appropriate fridge capacity, is to allocate 100 litres for yourself and increase by an additional 50 litres for each additional member in your household. Size categories are determined by the width: standard 60cm, XL 70cm and side-by-side 90cm. The sizes of built-in cooling appliances are slightly different. Our single door built fridges are between 54 cm and 70 cm wide, and 158 cm to 193 cm tall, while the built-in versions range from 54 cm to 60cm and 71 cm to 177 cm high.
Capacity guide
- Simply add 50 litres for each additional person in your home.
- One-person household: A 100-litre capacity fridge should suit your needs.
- Two-person household: A 150-litre capacity fridge should suit your needs.
- Three-person household: You should look for a 200-litre capacity fridge.
Refrigerator sizes
Innovative fridge features
Siemens offers the newest technology in refrigerators, including humidity control, WiFi connectivity, intelligent sensors.
Will I need to defrost my fridge or freezer?
The technology in Siemens cooling appliances prevents frost from forming during regular use. And to ensure that no accidents happen, door alarm feature lets you know when the door is not closed.
Designs to match your kitchen
Siemens freestanding fridges come in a range of elegant colours and materials for you to choose from, including our premium black glass door, stainless steel, black steel, and the classic white look. And our built-in range blend seamlessly into any kitchen design.