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Tips On Buying The Right Fridge And Freezer For Your Home

Whether you are looking to buy a standalone fridge or freezer or one that is integrated, there is a lot to consider before making the investment. These are appliances that are used 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and must be bought after extensive research. 

Gumtree outlines the different types you can choose from based on your requirements:
  1. Bottom-freezers: This type consists of a freezer compartment in the bottom half.
  2. Top freezer: This affordable type of refrigerator has a freezer compartment at the top.
  3. Built-in: Part of the interior design of your kitchen, the built-in fridge freezer provides a seamless finish.
  4. Separate side-by-side: These are two separate appliances that look like one integrated piece.
  5. French door: A popular model, the French door is an upsized appliance with a freezer below.
  6. Finishing: Refrigerators are available in several finishes, one of the most popular being stainless steel or white. A lot of people get intimidated thinking of ways and means to transport their refrigerators and freezers. 
Follow these tips from Gumtree on the right way to move your appliances:
  1. Switch off the fridge and freezer the night before moving.
  2. Once defrosted, you can remove all the excess ice from the freezer.
  3. Remove all the food and thoroughly clean and disinfect the shelves of the fridge.
  4. Wrap each of the glass shelves individually to prevent damage or breakage.
  5. Secure the door of the appliances, cover them in bubble wrap, blankets, or other protective covering.
  6. Use a moving trolley to move both appliances so it does not scratch the floor or other surfaces.
Now that you’ve got the knowledge, it’s time to shop! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android) and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local home and garden information close to home.