What is an integrated fridge freezer and why should you buy one?
Integrated fridge freezers are elegant choices for modern homes, blending seamlessly with your kitchen and giving you all the convenience for all your chilled and frozen goods – all in one place.
An alternative to freestanding fridge freezers, integrated fridge freezers can save you space and match your décor, so they are absolutely worth considering.
But what is an integrated fridge freezer? In this blog, we’ll take you through the basics and give you everything you need to know to make a decision.
What is an integrated fridge freezer?
An integrated fridge freezer is an appliance that combines both a fridge and freezer in one unit, which is typically designed into the fixtures of the kitchen itself. It will normally be concealed behind a cupboard so that it doesn’t stand out in the room.
Generally, integrated fridge freezers need to be installed by a professional who can ensure the fittings around the unit match its dimensions – something to be considered when buying one.
What kinds of integrated fridge freezers are there?
There are a variety of different integrated fridge freezers you can go for, depending on your needs.
70:30 models are fridge freezers that dedicate 70% of the space to the fridge, and 30% to the freezer. 50:50 models give 50% of the space to both the fridge and freezer. Under-counter fridge freezers are mostly fridge, with normally a slot or compartment for the freezer.
Why should you buy an integrated fridge freezer?
Integrated fridge freezers have a wealth of benefits to bring to any modern and stylish home:
Space
In smaller homes, integrated fridge freezers are an excellent choice because they help you make the absolute most of the space available. Instead of having a freestanding fridge that needs space dedicated to it, your integrated unit will just fit into the rest of the room.
Interior design
Integrated fridge freezers are great for kitchens that have a seamless and put-together design. These appliances can tuck away behind cupboard doors which means for all intents and purposes, they match the rest of the décor without any fuss at all.
By contrast, freestanding fridges generally won’t suit the rest of your design, standing out just that little bit more – especially if you’ve got a more traditional style.
Home value
Installing an integrated fridge freezer into your home can add to the value of your property, making it an appealing prospect for potential buyers who won’t need to bring their own fridge freezer unit to their new home.
The impact of a seamless kitchen will also leave a lasting impression that can help up the saleability of your home.
Cleaning
Integrated fridge freezers are built into the fittings of your kitchen as we mentioned previously, which means no crumbs under the appliance, no need to get on your hands and knees to brush out any small bits that have fallen underneath.
You can also avoid any personal items going missing underneath, thanks to the skirting board of the integrated design.
Does an integrated fridge freezer sound like the right choice for your home?
Here at Haier, we’ve got a complete range of fridge freezers to suit any budget, packed state-of-the-art features to keep your food at its optimum temperature. Check out our complete fridge freezer catalogue today.
