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Fridges

There’s no reason to pay a fortune for a fridge - so get it right and you'll be in business for years.

Paying a fortune for a fridge doesn't necessarily mean it does the best job of keeping your drinks cold and your food fresh. Some fridges are energy-saving marvels of modern science, while others are simply power-draining let-downs. Get it right and you'll be in business for years. Wrong, and it can cost you more in food wastage and energy consumption.

Meet the CHOICE fridge experts

Review and compare

Fridge reviews We test the coolest new fridges in the CHOICE labs to help you find the best one for your home, including models from Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Samsung and more.

Buying guides

How to buy the best fridge Everything you need to know to find the right fridge for your household.

Articles

8 foods you don't need to refrigerate From tomatoes to coffee beans, some foods simply shouldn't go in the fridge.

Five signs it's time for a new fridge With bargains to be found in the end-of-financial-year sales, is it time you bought a new fridge?

Top five advances in the evolution of your fridge From high-tech to high-end specs – we look at the good, the bad and the pointless new features.

What to do when your fridge breaks down You only have a small window of time to save your food before it becomes unsafe to eat, so act fast.

How we test fridges Our rigorous testing means you can be confident you're making the right decision in the showroom. Here's how we do it.

How to look after a fridge or freezer Plus simple steps for troubleshooting and maintenance.

Australia's best fridge brand We've calculated Australia's top refrigerator brand for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Fridge temperature guide Keep your food safe and your energy bills low.

Keeping your fruit and vegies fresh in the fridge Two is better than one when it comes to the humble crisper.

Fridge energy efficiency Go easy on your wallet and the planet with these power-saving tips.

Fridge accessibility A guide to choosing an accessible fridge for people with disabilities, vision impairment or cognitive impairment.

How to load your fridge Cut down on energy bills and spoiled food.

Australia's most reliable fridge brands The fridge brands that best hold up over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

KeepFresh first look review This little device claims to extend the life of fruits and vegetables by absorbing ethylene. So, is it the secret to longer lasting lettuce.

Samsung Family Hub review Is this smart fridge the king of the kitchen or a fridge too far?

Kitchen trends from the IFA What to expect in future fridges, dishwashers, ovens and other kitchen products.

The latest kitchen tech Smarter appliances are arriving, are you ready?

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The fridges test team

Where some simply see a box full of cold air, our testers see a million things they need to check and test. They wrap those little tests up into a big ball of results, so you instantly know what you’re looking for when you jump online or hit the shops.

Corinna Horrigan Test coordinator - Whitegoods

Kitchen

Graham Byrne Team leader - whitegoods

Kitchen, Laundry and cleaning, Cars

Ashley Iredale Content producer - Whitegoods

Kitchen, Laundry and cleaning, Heating, Cooling

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