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Fridge and freezer buying guide

Which fridge freezer is best for you?

Deciding what fridge to buy can be difficult. You have to consider the design of your kitchen, the space available, the size of your household, special features, price, and finally choose a convenient configuration. To help you make the right choice, this refrigerator buyer's guide answers some key questions

Installation options

Fridge and freezer types

Freestanding vs built-in fridge: Which is best for me?

Choosing between a built-in and freestanding fridge largely depends n your specific preferences and kitchen design. Built-in fridges are designed to seamlessly blend into your kitchen layout, to help make the most of available space and offer a sleek and modern look. On the other hand, freestanding cooling units provide greater flexibility in terms of placement, allowing them to be relocated more easily if required and potentially serving as a focal point within a kitchen design.

Modern black refrigerator in minimalist room.

Freestanding fridgesOffering more flexibility in terms of installation, Siemens freestanding fridges also offer a variety of styles and designs options. Find the right fit for your kitchen aesthetic, from striking black glass finish to sleek stainless steel options, and from stand-alone fridges to spacious multi-door fridge freezers. View freestanding fridges

Modern built-in refrigerator with open doors, revealing shelves and food items.

Integrated fridgesIf you are after a seamless look for your kitchen, a built-in or integrated fridge can be an excellent choice for a coordinated kitchen design. With a wide range of combination options available, these appliances can effortlessly blend into your cabinetry, resulting in a harmonious and well-coordinated design.View integrated fridges

What different types of refrigerators and freezers are there?

Siemens offers a range of cooling appliances designed to suit different needs and preferences. Standalone fridges, freezers and wine coolers each fulfil a dedicated function, making them a useful option for larger kitchens or where additional dedicated storage is required. If you are looking to combine refrigeration and freezing within one appliance, our fridge-freezers are available in a range of configurations and designs. Choose from single-door, side-by-side and elegant multi-door appliances, with a variety of interior configurations to help you find the right match for your kitchen and household needs.

Fridge freezersAvailable as freestanding or integrated, a fridge freezer combo provides the best of both worlds - a cooling compartment with ample space for fresh storage and a freezer compartment below or above with temperatures of at least -18°C. View fridge freezers

Multidoor/French door fridgesIdeal for larger families, a Multidoor or French door fridge freezer combo provides flexible, fresh storage for your groceries.View Multidoor fridges

Side-by-side fridgesNeed extra cooling space? Side-by-side fridge freezers have large, spacious interiors to comfortably store all your produce. Flexible storage zones let you arrange contents as you like, while ice cubes, crushed ice, or water can be dispensed with ease. View side-by-side fridges

FridgesAvailable in a wide range of types, sizes, and functions depending on your needs, Siemens standalone fridges include intelligent cooling systems keep food fresh for longer. View all fridges

FreezersFreeze fresh or cooked food and store it for longer. With modern features such as noFrost prevent icing and frosting, you never have to defrost again.View all freezers

Wine coolersWine connoisseur? You’ll know it should be served at the right temperature to express its full flavour. Wine coolers have separately controlled temperature and humidity zones to keep your wine perfectly ready to pour.View wine coolers

What size fridge do I need?

While size selection largely depends on the space available, it is important to make sure your fridge has enough capacity for your household. A good rule of thumb when calculating the appropriate fridge capacity, is to allocate 100 litres for yourself and increase by an additional 50 litres for each additional member in your household. Size categories are determined by the width: standard 60cm, XL 70cm and side-by-side 90cm. The sizes of built-in cooling appliances are slightly different.

Capacity guide

Simply add 50 litres for each additional person in your home.

One-person household: A 100-litre capacity fridge should suit your needs.

Two-person household: A 150-litre capacity fridge should suit your needs.

Three-person household: You should look for a 200-litre capacity fridge.

Refrigerator sizes

Isometric diagram showing dimensions of a refrigerator or freezer unit: 146-191 cm height, 65-87 cm width, 60-70 cm depth.

Standard single door cooling appliancesWhile the height and depth vary between models, a width of 60cm is considered standard size for freestanding fridges and freezers and fridge-freezer combo units. Siemens standard models range in height from 146-191cm high.View standard fridges

Isometric illustration of a refrigerator with dimensions 186-200 cm height and 70-86 cm width.

XL single door cooling appliancesXL refrigerators and fridge freezers are usually 70cm wide, with variations in height and depth depending on the model. Siemens models range from 70-86cm wide and 186-200cm high.View XL fridges

Isometric diagram of a refrigerator with dimensions: 178.7 cm height, 90.8 cm width, 70.7 cm depth.

Side-by-side fridgesMost fridge freezer combos are around 90cm wide, or more. As with standard and XL models, the height and depth vary depending on the model. Siemens side-by-side models are 91 cm wide and 178 cm tall.View side-by-side fridges

Isometric diagram of a refrigerator with dimensions: 183 cm height, 90.5 cm width, 73.1-73.6 cm depth.

Multi door fridgesAt 90 cm wide and 183 cm high, Siemens multi-door fridges are taller yet slightly thinner than our side-by-side models.View multi door fridges

Innovative fridge features

Siemens offers the newest technology in refrigerators, including humidity control, WiFi connectivity and intelligent sensors.

A brightly lit interior of a Siemens refrigerator, showing a "hyperFresh" crisper drawer filled with fresh carrots, apples, and oranges. The shelves above hold various glass and ceramic containers with leftovers, lentils, and a pot of fresh mint.

A new level of intelligenceSiemens fridges ensure your food stay fresh for as long as possible thanks to intelligent sensors that provide sophisticated humidity regulation.View all sensor-controlled fridges and freezers

A person viewed from behind as they reach into a refrigerator to take a glass bottle of milk from the door shelf. Other items like eggs and jars are visible on the shelves.

WiFi-enabled fridges with Home ConnectA WiFi-enabled Siemens fridge offers some of the best new fridge features through the Home Connect App. Now, you can adjust your fridge settings, get storage guidance, and more via your smartphone.View fridges with Home Connect

A tall, integrated Siemens refrigerator with a wood-paneled door, shown open in a modern living space. The well-stocked interior features multiple "hyperFresh" drawers and shelves holding fresh food and a cake.

Forgot to close the fridge door?Your Siemens WiFi-enabled fridge will send a notification to your phone to let you know. Simply pair your appliance with Home Connect to the Door alarm feature.View fridges with WiFi

A close-up of the interior of a Siemens refrigerator, focusing on three transparent "hyperFresh" drawers filled with fresh food. The top drawer contains vegetables, the middle contains packaged meat, and the bottom holds a whole fish. Above the drawers, shelves are stocked with a cheesecake and desserts in glasses.

Dedicated freshness system: hyperFreshThe hyperFresh drawers in Siemens fridges provide precision levels of moisture and humidity. Whether storing apricots or asparagus, with hyperFresh Plus, you can adjust the moisture level to the food stored inside. View fridges with hyperFresh

Will I need to defrost my fridge or freezer?

The technology in Siemens cooling appliances helps reduce frost build-up during regular use. For added convenience, the doorAlarm feature alerts you if the appliance door is left open.

Refrigerator with glowing blue snowflake design, open door revealing freezer compartment.

Say farewell to frost: noFrostnoFrost technology helps prevent frost formation by guiding humidity away from the freezer into an evaporation tray. This helps keep the air inside the appliance dry, reducing the need for manual defrosting and helping maintain appliance performance.View fridges with noFrost

Freezer with illuminated snowflake design, open door revealing cold interior.

Reduced frost formation: lowFrostFridges use more power when ice and frost have formed. Thanks to lowFrost technology, less frost forms in the first place, while defrosting is much faster if it does.View fridges with lowFrost

Designs to match your kitchen

Siemens freestanding fridges come in a range of elegant colours and materials for you to choose from, including our premium black glass door, stainless steel, black steel, and the classic white look. And our built-in range blend seamlessly into any kitchen design.