Samsung’s range of refrigerators offers a blend of classic and modern designs, complementing diverse kitchen styles. Let’s dive deeper into what types of refrigerators there are and which type of refrigerators you should be looking for in your kitchen.
Different types of refrigerators by door style
Samsung designs fridge doors in multiple configurations, allowing them to open from the left, right, center, top, and bottom. This guide will help you explore all types of refrigerators available with us.
Type by door style / configuration
From the left, right, top, bottom… refrigerator doors can be swung open from various configurations. Here are some of the most common refrigerator types by door style as well as their pros and cons.
French style refrigerators
French-style refrigerators, also known as multi-door fridges, are designed to have large storage capacities. The size of a French door fridge offers ample space, making it ideal for larger households. This type of refrigerator features four doors, enhancing your kitchen aesthetics with clean and clutter-free styling. The minimalist exterior of all four doors is accentuated by recessed handles. Additionally, some models from this category offer the convenience of an external water dispenser and a stylish front LED display. These features allow you to control and monitor your fridge’s temperature with ease.
Samsung’s French-style refrigerators also have various features such as Twin Cooling Plus™ and Power Cool/Power Freeze, among others. The Twin Cooling Plus™ allows you to optimize the temperature and humidity, while the Power Cool/Power Freeze blows intensely cold air into the fridge on command.
Side-by-Side refrigerators
Two, long narrow doors that split the refrigerator at the center into a refrigerator and a freezer. American style refrigerators (also called Side-by-side refrigerators or double door refrigerators) let you organise your items based on your consumption with shelves designed for vertical storage, which help you better organise and locate frozen items for households that consume frozen goods more often.
Bottom Mount Refrigerators
Bottom mounts will have a freezer at the bottom, packing the most storage space in fridge. They usually come in at reasonable price ranges, and allow easier access to fresh items with a top fridge compartment.
Top Mount Refrigerators
Top mount fridges are a classic fridge with a smaller freezer section at the top and the remaining fridge space underneath.
What are the pros and cons of each type?
We’ve got it down to a table for you, so take a look and choose the one for you.
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Number of doors / Configuration
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Pros
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Cons
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Recommended for
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors on top; freezer drawer on bottom, mid-drawer on selected models
- Pros : Larger capacity, wider compartments, advanced features
- Cons : Relatively expensive and requires larger installation space
- Recommended for : Large families and households with a spacious kitchen
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors; fridge and freezer compartments split at center
- Pros : Larger capacity at reasonable price, fresh/frozen items both at eye level
- Cons : Harder to store larger items
- Recommended for : Households that need a larger fridge freezer in a tight kitchen space
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors; fridge on top and freezer below
- Pros : A streamlined set of features at an entry price-point
- Cons : Relatively smaller storage space
- Recommended for : Single or couple households or families with limited kitchen space
- Number of doors / Configuration : Two doors, freezer on top and fridge on below
- Pros : A streamlined set of features at an entry price-point
- Cons : Relatively smaller storage space
- Recommended for : Single or couple households or families with limited kitchen space
What are the top 4 checkpoints?
Now that you know which type of refrigerator is the best for you, let’s look at some other considerations you should check before purchasing your next refrigerator.
Budget
Size and fitting
Finishes and look
Features
