It may have been a while since you have been in the market for a new refrigerator, whilst their purpose hasn't changed, there is new technology to keep your ingredients fresher for longer.
With more style and configuration options on offer, we want to help make the decision process easy by creating this helpful refrigerator buying guide. Read on to find helpful tips for buying a new refrigerator.
1. Refrigerator size
When choosing a refrigerator size or capacity, you will firstly need to think about what fits in your cavity space, however equally important to this is the consideration of your lifestyle and household size.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle considerations may be things such as whether you need a large freezer space, high energy efficiency a particular configuration such as freezer on top or bottom.
Household size
Whether you are living in a family home or with housemates, the amount in your household will affect what is ultimately the best refrigerator capacity for you. If you are on the fence about whether to go bigger or smaller, we advise you to go a little bit larger than you think as you may, at different times of the year, run out of space.
| Household size (number of people) | Refrigerator capacity/volume (litres) |
| 1 - 2 people | 200 - 380 litres |
| 3 - 4 people | 350 - 530 litres |
| 5+ people | 440+ litres |
Does it fit in your hallways and doorways?
You need to consider how much space you need to safely deliver your refrigerator into its new home, so be sure to measure the clearance before you buy.
What way does it need to open?
Whilst selected refrigerators can have their doors reversed; it is essential to consider what way you need to have your refrigerator door open, which could be limited by cabinetry and walls.
2. Types of refrigerators
French door refrigerators
French door refrigerators are the large capacity refrigerator freezer appliance perfect for any home. They come with plenty of storage and style options such as adjustable storage, as well as ice & water dispensers.
You can configure these into three sections - two refrigeration sections and one large freezer or two refrigeration sections and two freezer sections. Some models include a middle drawer which can be converted from refrigerator to freezer.
Ideal for:
- Large family
- Large kitchens
- Entertainer
Capacity
490 - 702L
Here are some features that Electrolux French door fridges offer:
Fresh tasting ingredients for longer
TasteLockAuto maintains a humid environment to keep fruit and vegetables fresh with flavour for up to 7 days. A membrane automatically releases excess moisture to reduce condensation and stop your produce from spoiling early.
Clean and hygienic storage
TasteGuard deodorizer uses a carbon filter to keep your fridge fresh and hygienic. It also effectively removes odours that can change the taste and smell of your food.
Dark stainless
You want your kitchen to survive the ever-changing trends by choosing timeless design elements and classic materials that will look good today and in a decade. You can incorporate dark stainless steel appliances into your plans, taking your kitchen in a fresh new direction.
Keeping your refrigerator clean of fingerprints
Whether there are little fingerprints in your household or just adult ones, we know fingerprints on your refrigerator are a problem in every family. We have made selected refrigerators with fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, maintaining a picture-perfect look for your refrigerator at all times.
TwinTech cooling
The TwinTech Cooling includes two independent cooling systems that work together to keep your fridge functioning smoothly.
One system keeps your freezer chilled, while the other controls the temperature and humidity levels.
TasteSealFlex compartment
Electrolux French door refrigerators come with TasteSealFlex convertible compartment which is easily adaptable to the temperature you need. You can now store everything from fresh vegetables to tender meat and fish, or cold drinks and ice cream.
Also, you can always find the right space to store your food by selecting one of the five temperature settings from -23°C to 7°C. Your meat and fish are kept fresh and tender for up to 7 days by storing at -2°C.
Check out our French door refrigerators:
- TasteSealFlex ideal storage with 5 temperatures.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- TwinTech cooling help preserves taste and texture.
- TasteLockPlus keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
- AutoIce maker ensures you always have ice at hand.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteSealFlex ideal storage with 5 temperatures.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
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Side by side refrigerators
Providing easy access to your refrigerator & freezer, you will have the right balance between the two spaces without taking up a large footprint. Coming with features found in larger and smaller capacity refrigerators, you can easily organise your space.
Ideal for:
- Families
- Medium Household
Capacity
528 - 690L
Here are some features that Electrolux side by side fridges offer:
Quick chill function
Whether you have unexpected guests or are simply in a rush, you can use the Quick Chill function to cool things down quickly. For 20 minutes the refrigerator will bring its temperature down to cool down its contents, once the 20 minutes have elapsed the timer alarm will notify you.
TasteLock crisper
Electrolux side by side refrigerators come with TasteLock crisper that allows you to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh and tasty for longer.
TasteGuard
Our TasteGuard uses a carbon filter to keep the compartment free from dangerous bacteria and unwanted odours, helping to preserve the quality of your food.
In addition to the features above, side by side refrigerators also come with options such as fingerprint-resistant stainless steel and FlexStor for flexible storage.
Check out our side by side refrigerators:
- NutriFresh inverter compressor saves energy.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- TasteGuard keeps your fridge smelling fresh*.
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- NutriFresh inverter compressor saves energy.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- WaterStream for chilled water through the door.
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- NutriFresh inverter compressor saves energy.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- WaterStream for chilled water through the door.
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Bottom freezer refrigerators
A bottom freezer refrigerator is perfect for a small family or apartment living where your space is limited. Coming with quite a few features seen in large capacity refrigerators, this layout is perfect for someone who wants easy access to their refrigerator over their freezer.
Ideal for:
- Small family
- Apartment living
- Share House
Capacity
300 - 528L
Here are some features that Electrolux bottom freezer fridges offer:
Fresh meat and fish, all week
Enjoy tender meat and delicious seafood with fresh ingredients. Our TasteSeal compartment retains a consistent condition of -2°C to keep your meat and fish in prime temperature for up to 7 days without freezing.
Even temperature for tasty food
Our EvenTemp feature preserves your food fresh for longer by minimising temperature fluctuations. By keeping each shelf cool individually, a consistent temperature condition is well-maintained throughout the entire compartment, keeping delicious taste and texture for longer.
Conveniently store your fruit and veggie
TasteLock allows you to adjust humidity levels in your crisper to keep your fruit and vegetables fresh and tasty for longer.
Freeze your favorite flavors
The spacious freezer allows you to store your favorite foods in bulk, as well as plenty of ice for refreshing cool drinks.
Electrolux bottom freezer refrigerators also comes with the following features, besides the ones that are mentioned above:
- TasteSeal compartment
- TasteLockAuto
- TasteGuard
- WaterStream: allows you to effortlessly grab a chilled glass of water directly through the fridge door. Also, with a 4L water tank, you can pour 16 glasses of water before needed to refill.
Check out our bottom freezer refrigerators:
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days* without freezing.
- WaterStream for chilled water through the door.
- AutoIce maker ensures you always have ice at hand.
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days* without freezing.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days* without freezing.
- WaterStream for chilled water through the door.
- TasteLockAuto keeps vegetables fresh for 7 days*.
Top freezer refrigerators
A top freezer refrigerator is a more traditional layout of single door refrigerator with the freezer placed at the top for eye level access for your frozen ingredients or treats. This style of refrigerator would be suitable for a small family or apartment living where you access your freezer quite regularly.
Ideal for:
- Small family
- Apartment living
- Share House
Capacity
230 - 536L
Here are some features that Electrolux top freezer fridges offer:
Hygienic and convenient storage
You can now be worry-free about storing fresh meat and seafood with the stainless-steel tray. It maintains a hygienic environment for your food. It also is easy to remove and simple to wipe clean.
Fresh filtered water and ice
Serve yourself with chilled water and crushed or cubed ice through the refrigerator door anytime you need a refreshing drink.
Electrolux top freezer refrigerators also comes with the following features, besides the ones that are mentioned above:
- TasteSeal compartment
- Apartment living
- TasteLockAuto
- TasteLockAuto
Check out our top freezer refrigerators:
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days* without freezing.
- TasteLock keeps vegetables fresh and tasty.
- EvenTemp reduces temperature fluctuations.
- TasteSeal keeps fish for 7 days without freezing.
- WaterStream for chilled water through the door.
- AutoIce maker ensures you always have ice at hand.
- TasteLock crisper keeps your fruit & vegetables fresh for 7 days
- 360 Cooling maintains a stable temperature to keep food fresh for longer
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>>> Read more: How to store vegetables and fruits in the refrigerator
3. Design & other considerations
White, natural or dark stainless steel
We all know the expense that goes into renovating a kitchen and want it to last as long as possible, you can do this by using classic materials and having some elements elating to current trends as you don't want to be renovating every time the trend has made its way out.
Contrast or complement your cabinetry
When choosing a new refrigerator, it is important especially when you are fitting it into an existing kitchen, what finish would work with your cabinetry.
If you have light colours such as bright whites or cream, you can use dark stainless steel as a contrast, adding a statement in a light kitchen or you could use it to complement a dark or stained wood kitchen.
Choose from one brand
For the best results, buy your appliances from one brand to make sure everything is seamless.
Does your refrigerator need to be plumbed?
When looking at refrigerators that come with an ice and water dispenser, you will need to consider the need for it to be plumbed, which could add to the cost of installation where models without are plug and play.
4. Warranty & service
Warranty
Subject to terms and conditions our stoves come with 12 months warranty in Philippines, following the date of purchase. Click here to view Terms and Conditions.
Support & service
We have a Customer Care team available to assist you over the phone seven days a week, and a national network of experienced technicians and selected service agents. Offering a fixed price guarantee with no additional hidden labor costs, giving you peace of mind that your appliance is in good hands. Click here to contact customer care. Click here to book a service online.
Refrigerator FAQs
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Question 1: What is a bottom mount refrigerator?
A bottom mount refrigerator is simply a refrigerator that has the freezer compartment at the bottom. They come in a variety of sizes (litres), allowing you to select based on your food storage needs.
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Question 2: What is a French door refrigerator freezer?
French door refrigerators are two door refrigerators designed for larger households as they have additional storage space.
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Question 3: What temperature should a refrigerator be?
According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, refrigerator temperature is recommended to be at or below 4 Celsius. However, not all refrigerators are equipped with a thermometer, making determining the right temperature confusing. Fortunately, the price of refrigerator thermometer is considerably cheap and can be bought at most kitchen appliance stores.
Check out on how to set the correct refrigerator temperature in our article.