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Long gone are the days when you had to have a separate fridge and freezer – now you can get combi fridge freezers.
If you have a freezer, then a larder fridge is a great choice. There’s no ice box so you get maximum space for fresh food. A larder fridge also doesn’t need to be defrosted.
If you don’t have a freezer, then go for a fridge with an ice box or built-in freezer compartment. This will let you store small amounts of frozen food or freeze fresh items when they’re nearing their sell-by date.
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How to measure for a new fridge or fridge freezer
First, measure the width and distance from the wall of where you’ll store your new fridge freezer. Once you have these dimensions, you can narrow down the choice of fridges and then decide how much storage space you’ll need, which is decided by the height.
For example, if you have a larger family, you can opt for a taller fridge freezer with more storage. If it’s just for two people, it can be shorter. This will further narrow down your choice so you can move onto fine-tuning which fridge freezer is right for you based on other factors such as energy efficiency and other features.
Overcrowding your fridge reduces the airflow and makes the fridge over-work, increasing your energy bills.
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An upright freezer is the ideal partner for an upright fridge, and are available in a range of heights and widths for optimum storage. They’re great if you have big storage needs but don’t have a lot of floor space, as the storage volume comes from the height of the appliance, as opposed to the width.
Chest freezers let you freeze food in bulk – they're great for large households and help cut down on shopping trips. Go for a chest freezer with a 4-star freezer rating, as it remains colder which means you can safely store food for up to 12 months.
With their top-opening design, some can be installed in a garage, utility room or outbuilding, giving you a great secondary storage option.
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When freezing leftover meals, divide up big batches into smaller portions. It saves time defrosting, and cuts down on waste.
Katrina, Currys tech expert
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Depending on whether you're a keen collector or regularly serve wine, you'll want to pick a wine cooler that offers ideal storage conditions and maintains the right temperature for instant enjoyment.