Refrigeration

Choosing a fridge or freezer in Southampton

Fridge freezers, American-style models and chest freezers, delivered and installed across Southampton and Portsmouth. Refrigeration is the one appliance that runs every hour of the year, so the energy rating matters more here than anywhere else in the kitchen.

How much space do you actually need?

A rough guide is around 60 litres of fridge space per person, plus a little headroom. Under-filling a fridge is inefficient and over-filling stops air circulating, which is what causes warm spots. If you shop weekly and freeze in bulk, weight the freezer side; if you buy fresh little and often, weight the fridge.

Frost free is worth having

A frost free freezer circulates air to stop ice building up, so you never defrost it and you do not lose usable space to ice. It costs slightly more to run than a static model, and most people decide the trade is worth never chipping ice out of a drawer again.

Before you order — measure the route in

Check the appliance height and width against the gap, and check the doorways, hallway and any turn on the stairs. American-style models in particular are wider than a standard gap and often need a 90cm+ space. Tell us the measurements and we will confirm it fits before delivery rather than on the day.

Repair or replace?

If what you have is only a few years old, a repair is often the cheaper answer. We repair all the major brands — see fridge freezer repairs in Southampton for common faults and costs, and we will tell you honestly when something is not worth fixing.

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Fridge Freezers American Fridge Freezers Chest Freezers

Not sure which is right for you? Call 02380 193265 or come into the showroom at 2 Bridge Road, Woolston — we would rather spend five minutes getting it right than sell you the wrong thing.