Fridges & freezers

Independent and trusted reviews, tests and buying guides which compare price and performance of fridges, freezers and accessories.

fridges lead november 2012

Fridge reviews

We put the major refrigerators through their paces in our laboratories.

8 Feb 2013 | See performance results for fridges from major brands including Westinghouse, Fisher and Paykel, Electrolux, LG and Samsung.

Inside of wine fridge

Wine fridge buying guide

Are your precious bottles collecting dust in the corner of your garage? There are other options available.

17 Apr 2012 | There are different types of wine fridges, but you might find that better options in your house are available.

Inside of fridge

Fridge and freezer buying guide

Side by side or upside down? Find the right fridge and freezer for your needs.

10 Mar 2011 | There are big variations in temperature uniformity, efficiency, noise and running costs.

Chest freezer

Chest freezer reviews

Chest freezers' generally good performance doesn’t negate the back pain they may cause.

17 Apr 2009 | When CHOICE last tested upright and chest freezers nearly a decade ago we found that uprights, although much more convenient, are less efficient.

Fridge

Fridge temperature guide

Less than ideal settings reduce the storage life and quality of foods.

18 Mar 2009 | For the optimal freshness and safety of your foods, you need to follow a set of recommendations when setting your fridge's temperature.

Fridge thermometer

Fridge thermometer reviews

We tested 24 fridge thermometers of varying types to find out which give the most accurate readings.

17 Oct 2007 | To keep food safe to eat, it must be chilled below 5°C or frozen at or below –18°C. Any warmer allows for potential for harmful bacteria growth.

 

Newsletter sign-up

Sign up here for free updates on CHOICE's latest tests and reports.
 
Get access to all CHOICE BENEFITS
$1.91/wk
*Billed quarterly
 
 
 
CHOICE Gift Membership