Siemens Home Appliances
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 covers the following key questions:
Freestanding vs integrated fridge: Which is best for me?
The main difference between a freestanding fridge and an integrated one is the aesthetic. Integrated appliances are built to disappear, installed into the kitchen housing to create a sleek, modern look. Freestanding fridges can be easily moved and often act as the focal point in a kitchen’s design.
What different types of refrigerators and freezers are there?
Standalone fridges, freezers and wine coolers are cooling appliances dedicated to one function, a great option if you have a large kitchen and need a lot of storage space. Multifunctional combo appliances, such as bottom freezer fridges, are a more affordable, space-saving alternative that comes in a range of interior configurations and designs, including standard door design, side-by-side doors or French doors, and choose between a number of interior configurations.
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 for calculating the capacity is to start with 100 litres for yourself and add 50 litres for every other person in your home. The size categories, standard, XL and side-by-side, are determined by width: 60cm, 70cm and 90cm +, respectively.
Refrigerator sizes
Standard fridge, freezer and combination appliance
While the height and depth vary between models, a width of 60cm is considered standard size for freestanding fridge and freezers and fridge-freezer combo units. Siemens models range from 54-61cm wide and 72-186cm high.
XL fridges
XL cooling appliances 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.
Side-by-side fridges
Most 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 between 177-179 cm tall.
Capacity guide
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.
More mouths to feed?
Simply add 50 litres for each additional person in your home.
Will I need to defrost my fridge or freezer?
The technology in Siemens fridges and freezers prevents frost from forming. However, you may need to defrost your freezer if the door is left open for too long.
Innovative fridge features
Siemens offers the newest technology in refrigerators, including humidity control and WiFi connectivity
