1. Sizing
Kitchen Layout
When it comes to designing the space your fridge will live, you need to think about how you like to move around the room. It will be important to make sure your kitchen and appliances work with you. Things you need to consider are:
CONSIDER YOUR CABINETRY
With your fridge, you need to ensure it fits within the cavity you have allocated for it, and it needs not to be a tight squeeze as each fridge has it's own ventilation or breathing space requirements.
KITCHEN TRIANGLE OR WORK ZONES
When planning the layout of your kitchen, you need to think about how you want to work, whether it be collaboratively or together. You can look to having a kitchen triangle or work zones configuration, and ultimately it comes down to the space you are working. Work zones have it broken up into five zones: consumables, non-consumables, cleaning, preparation and cooking zones which is the best layout for working with someone else. If your space is smaller, you should consider a kitchen triangle which your refrigerator, cooking appliances, and sink/dishwasher creating a triangle as if a line is drawn to link them together.
PURPOSE OF YOUR ISLAND BENCH
Whilst the position of your island bench does not have an enormous impact on your fridge purchasing decision; it is still something to consider when moving platters and other ingredients in and out of your fridge.
Fridge Sizes
When choosing a fridge 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 considerations may be things such as are you need 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 fridge capacity for you. If you are on the fence about whether to go bigger or smaller, we advise to go a little bit larger then you think as you will always at different times of the year have not enough room.
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Household size (number of people) |
Fridge capacity/volume (litres) |
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1-2 people |
200 - 380 litres |
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3 - 4 people |
381 - 530 litres |
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5+ people |
531+ litres |
DOES IT FIT IN YOUR HALLWAYS AND DOORWAYS?
You need to consider how much space you need to safely deliver your fridge into its new home, measure the clearance before you buy.
WHAT WAY DOES IT NEED TO OPEN?
Whilst selected fridges can have their doors reversed; it is essential to consider what way you need to have your fridge door open, which could be limited by cabinetry and walls.
2. Types Of Fridges
French Door Fridges
French door fridges are the large capacity fridge freezer appliance perfect for any home. They come with plenty of storage and style options such as adjustable storage, ice & water dispensers. You can configure 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 fridge to freezer.
Ideal for
- Large family
- Large kitchens
- Entertainer
Capacity
Flexspace for flexible storage
Convertible Fridge Storage
*within 2 hours.
Dark Stainless
Fresh tasting ingredients for longer
Keeping your fridge clean of fingerprints
Fresh filtered water and ice
Quad Door Fridges
Quad door fridges have emerged as a popular choice in Australia over recent years, due to their spacious design and versatile storage options. With four doors, they provide ample access to all areas of the fridge and allow for better fridge organisation. These fridges often feature advanced cooling technologies to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels, keeping food fresher for longer periods. Additionally, many Quad door fridges come equipped with convenient features such as water and ice dispensers, making them a practical and stylish addition to modern kitchens.
Ideal for
- Large and medium sized families
- Large kitchens
Capacity
FlexSpace Convertible Compartment
*Within 2 hours
SmartSplit Door Design
Ice & Water dispenser
FreshSeal Crispers
Energy efficiency
*Savings indicative based on average NSW 24.8c/kWH vs 3-star energy rating (see Energy Rating Calculator)
Side by Side Fridges
Providing easy access to your fridge & 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 fridges, you can easily organise your space.
Ideal for
- Families
- Medium Household
Capacity
Easy electronic controls
Keeping your fridge clean of fingerprints
You won't leave the door open
Flexspace for flexible storage
Frost free
Quick chill function
LED lighting
Know your temperature
Vertical Fridges
Giving you more space for your family a vertical or upright fridge can be a secondary fridge to take on your grocery overflow or can be paired with a upright or vertical freezers to create extra large grocery storage.
Ideal for
- Large family
- Secondary Fridge
Capacity
Quick chill function
Healthy continuous fresh water
Know your temperature
Fresh tasting ingredients for longer
Easy electronic controls
Keeping your fridge clean of fingerprints
You won't leave the door open
Flexspace for flexible storage
Frost free
Bottom Mount Fridges
Perfect for a first fridge coming in a range of capacities a Bottom Mount fridge is perfect for a small family or apartment living where you space is limited. Coming with quite a few features seen in large capacity fridges this layout is perfect for someone who wants easy access to their fridge over their freezer.
Ideal for
- Small family
- Apartment living
- Share House
Capacity
Easy electronic controls
Fresh tasting ingredients for longer
You won't leave the door open
Keeping your fridge clean of fingerprints
Frost free
Flexspace for flexible storage
Adjustable front rollers
Dark Stainless
Quick chill function
Know your temperature
Top Mount Fridges
A top mount fridge is a more traditional layout of single door fridge with the freezer placed at the top for eye level access for your frozen ingredients or treats. This style of fridge 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
Easy electronic controls
Fresh tasting ingredients for longer
You won't leave the door open
Keeping your fridge clean of fingerprints
Frost free
FlexSpace for flexible storage
Adjustable front rollers
Quick chill function
Dark Stainless
Know your temperature
Bar Fridges
If you need more space for drinks or need a small refrigeration and freezer option for short stay accommodation a bar fridge is worth your consideration. With shelving and full width ice box you are able to store your items the way you want to.
Ideal for
- Drinks storage
- Student or short stay accommodation
Capacity
Reversible Door
Adjustable shelves
LED lighting
Compact and convenient
Westinghouse French Door Fridges
Westinghouse French Door Fridges come packed full of practical features to help you get back to doing the things you love without the hassle.
Four star energy rating
Our 4-star energy rating means better efficiency and savings for your family. You can save up to $225 in running costs over 10 years*. *Savings indicative based on average NSW 24.8c/kWH vs 3-star energy rating (see Energy Rating Calculator)
Water Dispenser
Keep everyone refreshed at any time of day or week with a filtered water dispenser built into the door.
FreshDrawers
Maximise the organization in your fridge with the 2 NEW FreshDrawers. Located under the FreshSeal crispers, store your meat in one & deli items in the other, keeping your shelves clear & your food at your fingertips.
Automatic ice maker
With the convenience of an automatic ice maker, we’ve got your ice needs covered. By continuously replenishing itself, you will always have ice available for your family or last-minute guests.
FreshSeal Crispers
Our FreshSeal™ crispers are sealed and come with a humidity slide that you control. The seals assist in preventing moisture loss whilst the humidity slide assists in creating the right environment for keeping food fresher for longer.
Refillable water tank
Designed to quench the needs of even the thirstiest family member, the non-plumbed water dispenser built into the fridge door will eliminate thirst in your household with refreshing convenience.
Installation
Maximise storage for all your fresh produce with a fridge designed to fit seamlessly into your kitchen. Clever engineering allows it to be installed with minimum gaps without compromising on your access to any door.
3. Design & Other Considerations
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 have be renovating every time the trend has made its way out. Your appliance finish choice could be away to take your kitchen in a fresh new direction without taking too much risk. There are three options in appliance finishes with traditional white or a more modern update with natural or dark stainless steel.
CONTRAST OR COMPLEMENT YOUR CABINETRY
When choosing a new fridge it is important especially when you 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.
COORDINATE YOUR ACCESSORIES
When planning your kitchen design and thinking about styling elements such as lighting fixtures, splashback colours or artwork it is important to consider what complement different elements of your kitchen i.e.; cabinet colour or style and what finish you have chosen for your appliances.
CHOOSE FROM ONE BRAND
One thing to note when upgrading your kitchen is, just as there are 52 shades of white, same goes for appliance finishes. For best results, buy your appliances from one brand to make sure everything is seamless.
DOES YOUR FRIDGE NEED TO BE PLUMBED?
When looking to fridges that come with a 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
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 labour 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.
5. Top FAQs
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What is a bottom mount fridge?
A bottom mount refrigerator is simply a fridge 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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What is a French door fridge freezer?
French door fridges are two door fridges designed for larger households as they have additional storage space.
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What temperature should a fridge be?
The Australian Institute of Food Safety recommends storing food in a refrigerator that reaches no more than 5 degrees Celsius.
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How do you stack a fridge?
We have created a helpful fridge stacking guide here. Stacked with practical tips and tricks – from where to store the milk to make sure it remains fresh, to where to keep the fruit and veggies to keep them crisper for longer- the guide is designed to help busy Australian families maximise fridge space, keep food fresher for longer and make it easier to find things, ultimately reducing chaos, while saving time and money.
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