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:
Gumtree outlines the different types you can choose from based on your requirements:
- Bottom-freezers: This type consists of a freezer compartment in the bottom half.
- Top freezer: This affordable type of refrigerator has a freezer compartment at the top.
- Built-in: Part of the interior design of your kitchen, the built-in fridge freezer provides a seamless finish.
- Separate side-by-side: These are two separate appliances that look like one integrated piece.
- French door: A popular model, the French door is an upsized appliance with a freezer below.
- 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.
- Switch off the fridge and freezer the night before moving.
- Once defrosted, you can remove all the excess ice from the freezer.
- Remove all the food and thoroughly clean and disinfect the shelves of the fridge.
- Wrap each of the glass shelves individually to prevent damage or breakage.
- Secure the door of the appliances, cover them in bubble wrap, blankets, or other protective covering.
- Use a moving trolley to move both appliances so it does not scratch the floor or other surfaces.
