Best fridge freezers UK 2022: integrated and American style models from Currys, Argos, John Lewis

The crème de la crème of chillers, Miele prides itself on the longevity of its products, so it’s worth taking that into account when looking at the pretty hefty price tag on this model.

There’s a great selection of internal dividers and bins for all your supplies and you can feel that it’s a different level quality, from the distribution of chilled air around the fridge to the way the shelves and handles feel in your hand. The freezer drawers glide, the doors close softly.

This model has an ice maker that comes from a plumbed-in water supply and we particularly like the NoFrost technology which stops the freezer section over-icing, leaving everything clearly visible and with no need to go through messy defrosting sessions.

KEY SPECS:

Capacity: Fridge 175L, freezer 71L

Energy rating: D

Reversible door: yes

Dimensions: 1770 x559x546mm

Wifi connected: yes

Looking for a fridge freezer that makes a bit more a statement than the usual white box? This good-looking, slim fridge freezer comes in a choice of red, black, cream or – our favourite - this unusual blue.

Inside, you’ll find three adjustable glass shelves, two different salad crispers and plenty of storage bins set into the door, so it’s practical as well as good looking

With 181 litres of storage in the fridge and a further 63 litres in the freezer, it’s a good solution for families without the kitchen space to go for a double-width, American-style model.

KEY SPECS:

Capacity: Fridge 181L, freezer 63L

Energy rating: F

Reversible door: no

Dimensions: 1810x550x615mm

Wifi connected: no

This American-style fridge freezer uses HarvestFresh tech – basically, lights and colour technology to help keep supplies in tip top condition and preserve the nutritional value of fruit and veg in the crisper drawer.

There’s a water dispenser- get kids off fizzy drinks by asking them to help themselves - and also an internal ice maker from a plumbed-in water supply.

We like the freezer drawers underneath the main chiller, it was easy to quickly find what we were looking for, with no need to pile packets and tubs on top of each other.

KEY SPECS:

Capacity: Fridge 387L, freezer 152L

Energy rating: D

Reversible door: no

Dimensions: 1825 x 840x 745mm

Wifi connected: no

This model has a couple of useful storage sections to help your weekly shop stay fresher for longer. With a commendable D energy rating, the 0°C section will store meat and fish perfectly and the generous VitaFresh salad drawer controls humidity, delaying limp lettuce for longer.

There was a good selection of moveable racks and accessories included, with three safety glass shelves, a metal bottle rack, egg holder and ice cube tray for the freezer too.

A mid-priced fridge freezer with top-end looks, this sleek design would fit neatly into most kitchens perfectly. Doors can be changed for left or right-hand access too.

KEY SPECS:

Capacity: Fridge 218L, freezer 103L

Energy rating: D

Reversible door: yes

Dimensions: 1860 x 600 x 665mm

Wifi connected: no

It’s a great price for this budget Hoover choice that has 50/50 fridge to freezer space. There aren’t a lot of fancy functions on this straightforward model, but it has tech which helps to prevent the build-up of annoying frost in the freezer section, which saves the hassle of regular defrosting.

The internal LED lighting is super-efficient and the drawers and bins are easy to move around and access all the nooks and crannies to keep clean and hygienic.

It’s connected to Wifi, so we appreciated the app alarm which sounds when a pesky teen has wandered off without closing the door properly. No defrosted surprises, and the temperature kept even and constant in the main fridge section.

KEY SPECS:

Capacity: fridge 151L, freezer 101L

Energy rating: F

Reversible doors: yes

Dimensions - H1850 x W600 x D658 mm

Wifi connected: yes