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Which fridge should I buy? A guide to 10 top-rated fridge brands in Australia

Plus, the key factors to consider before making the big splash.

Buying a big ticket item like a fridge is a decision that usually requires a deep dive into product reviews and heavy brand-by-brand comparisons. After all, if you’re going to spend a lot of money on it, you want to know that it’s the best fridge for your household, both in terms of the features and reliability.

Though, with so many brands saturating the market, choosing an upgrade or replacement fridge can seem a daunting task. So to help you get there, we have rounded up some of the most reputable and top-rated fridge brands in Australia, from Samsung to LG.

Here’s our pick of fridges from some of the best brands in Australia, based on their features, customer reviews and prices – including some on sale.

  1. Kelvinator 503L Top Mount Refrigerator, from $895 at The Good Guys during the Black Friday sale (here’s more about the brand)
  2. LG 530L Slim French Door Fridge, from $1799 at LG (here’s more about the brand)
  3. Westinghouse 541L French Door Refrigerator, from $1777 at The Good Guys during the Black Friday sale (here’s more about the brand)
  4. Fisher & Paykel 494L Bottom Mount Refrigerator, from $1749 at The Good Guys (here’s more about the brand)
  5. Mitsubishi Electric 700L French Door Fridge, from $4303 (usually $5399) at Appliances Online (here’s more about the brand)
5 popular fridges from top brands in Australia

What is the best fridge brand in Australia?

There isn’t one best fridge brand in Australia, because every household has different needs and each brand offers different styles, features and customisations. So we have researched key factors including designs, features, reliability, quality and reputation to come up with a list of 10 of the best brands available in Australia.

Kelvinator

Kelvinator 503L Top Mount Refrigerator (KTM5402WC-R).
The Kelvinator 503L Top Mount Refrigerator, from $895 during the Black Friday sale at The Good Guys. (Credit: The Good Guys)

Simple and straightforward, Kelvinator fridges are made in Australia for the local climate to keep your food and drinks cool. Kelvinator has been making fridges in Australia for over 80 years, which also means it’s one of the best-known fridge brands as states that it “has built upon its trusted heritage to produce modern, easy-to-use fridges, perfect for Australian conditions”.

One example of this is the highly-rated Kelvinator 503L Top Mount Refrigerator, which has over 250 five star reviews via The Good Guys, where more than 400 people have rated it. There are another 80 five star reviews, out of over 110, via Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews, which is used by Appliances Online.

“It is similar to my old fridge which I had for over 22 years,” one customer wrote in their verified five star review on The Good Guys website. “I love the glass shelves so easy to keep clean the size is perfect for my needs.”

Another customer via Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews said: “Kelvinator has not missed a beat super cold plenty of room. Recommend to anyone who is looking for a reliable fridge.”

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LG

LG French Door fridge.
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LG has a top-rated range of double door and multi door fridges to stylishly elevate your kitchen. In fact, it was awarded by Choice as an equal second for Best Fridge Brand in 2024, and equal first in similar Choice reports for 2023 and 2022.

It also has innovative features such as SurroundCooling to keep your food fresher for longer, spacious interior configurations for easier storage of large containers and bottles, as well as some models high energy efficiency ratings. For example, the LG 530L Slim French Door Fridge is one of its most efficient French Door models, with a five star energy rating (out of 10) that LG states can save 19 per cent on annual energy consumption.

One verified purchaser who wrote a five star review for this model said it was a “great choice for a family, it’s spacious enough, designed well, and is energy efficient.”

Keep in mind that, while you may find some fridges with similar or slightly higher energy efficiency ratings, anything above five stars is typically considered efficient for a fridge.

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Westinghouse

The Westinghouse 541L French Door Frost Free Fridge (WQE6000SB).
The Westinghouse 541L French Door Frost Free Fridge is one of the brand’s best rated models based on customer reviews. (Credit: The Good Guys)

Combining style with functionality, Westinghouse fridges are designed for the modern household with practical features such as FreshSeal crispers, convertible drawers, energy efficiency, filtered ice and water dispensers. It also has a good variety of styles, including French Door, bottom mount (where the freezer is at the bottom) and top mount (where the freezer is at the top). In the 2024 Best Fridge Brand guide from Choice, Westinghouse also came in at number five on the list.

To give you an idea of what customers with Westinghouse fridges think, the Westinghouse 541L French Door Refrigerator has over 230 five star reviews via The Good Guys website, and over 500 five star reviews via Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews, which are listed on Appliances Online.

“I would highly recommend this product! I just brought my first home and this was a beautiful addition to it! Very lovely on the eye and holds a lot of food and drinks,” one customer who wrote a five star review said.

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Fisher & Paykel

Fisher & Paykel fridge.

A classic choice for whitegoods in Australia and New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel offers high performance fridges with innovative features in different sizes to suit different families and kitchen designs, with bottom mount, French door, side-by-side and quad door options. It also has a range of fridges that can be customised with your kitchen cabinetry for a seamless kitchen design.

Customer reviews often mention the design features as a highlight. For example, with the popular Fisher & Paykel 494L Bottom Mount Refrigerator, one customer who shared a five star review on The Good Guys shared: “Perfect size, strongly built interior, love the bottom mount design (much more practical than the side by side).” Another customer shared: “Great size and functional design. Runs quietly.”

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Mitsubishi Electric

The Mitsubishi Electric 700L French Door Frost Free Fridge in Dark Mahogany (MR-WX700C-BR-A).
A Mitsubishi Electric 700L French Door Fridge. (Credit: Appliances Online)

When you hear the name “Mitsubishi”, you might not think of fridges first, but the brand is considered one of the best on the market in Australia. It was rated number one in the Choice Best Fridge Brand report for 2024, but only some models score highly in analysis, as well as with customers. One factor to consider is the price point, which ranged from around $1500 to over $4500 when we checked Appliances Online and Bing Lee in October 2024.

But if budget isn’t a factor, one model that has a high rating is the Mitsubishi Electric 700L French Door Fridge, which has five stars from 89% of customers who rated it via Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews on Appliances Online.

“My sister bought this fridge and she showed me all of the features. I was impressed then and more so since we bought one for ourselves,” one customer who left a five star review shared. “It’s so well considered and thought out design. I should know I’ve been in the building industry for over 50 years. I’m an accredited Architect working part time as I transition to retirement.”

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Haier

The Haier 489L French Door Fridge (HRF520FHS) with water dispenser, in Satina Silver.
This Haier 489L French Door Fridge was one of the brand’s best rated models on Appliances Online and The Good Guys in 2024.

With flexible functionality and the latest technology, Haier offers fridges ideal for everyday use in the home, from French door to bottom mount. As an example, the Haier 489L French Door Fridge has over 500 five star reviews on The Good Guys website, where 94% of reviewers recommend it.

One customer who left a five star review after six months of buying the fridge shared: “The finish (brushed silver) does not leave finger prints. Love the French Doors. Internal is very spacious. Freezer compartment has 2 drawers plus a chest – excellent design.” It also has over 350 five star reviews from Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews on Appliances Online, where the Black colourway was very popular.

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Kogan

The Kogan 529L Bottom Mount Fridge in Stainless Steel.
The Kogan 529L Bottom Mount Fridge has a high customer rating and has a price-point that’s great for budget-conscious buyers. (Credit: Kogan)

Kogan offers a quality yet affordable range of refrigerators for all kinds of homes – from French door to mini. If you’re working to a smaller budget, Kogan is one to definitely consider.

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Samsung

The Samsung 635L Side by Side Non-plumbed Fridge (SRS673DMB).
This Samsung 635L Side by Side Fridge was one of the brand’s best-selling and highest rated models on The Good Guys and Appliances Online in 2024. (Credit: Appliances Online)

Samsung has an impressive range of top mount, bottom mount, French door and side-by-side fridges to keep your food and drinks fresh. It also made it into the Choice list of Best Fridge Brands for 2024, ranking in fourth place.

As an example of what customers think, we looked at the best-selling Samsung 635L Side by Side Fridge, which has a combined total of over 900 reviews across The Good Guys, Appliances Online and Bing Lee – including more than 500 five star reviews on The Good Guys website alone. One customer even called it the “best fridge I’ve ever owned.”

“My Samsung fridge is just beautiful. There is so much room inside, with practical shelving. My absolute favourite part is the ice and water dispenser. No need to plumb it in as there is a plastic reservoir inside the fridge which holds 4.5 litres of water. My last Samsung fridge lasted 15 years [can’t] recommend Samsung highly enough,” they shared.

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Electrolux

The Electrolux 609L French Door Fridge (EHE6899SA) in Stainless Steel.
The Electrolux 609L French Door Refrigerator is one of the brand’s best-selling models.

Electrolux offers a range of fridges with innovative features like EvenTemp technology for consistent cooling and inverter systems for quiet operation and energy efficiency. It’s also the parent company of two of the other best fridge brands on our list: Westinghouse and Kelvinator.

To give you an example of how customers find Electrolux fridges, we looked at one of the best-selling models online. The Electrolux 609L French Door Refrigerator has over 1200 five star ratings via Bazaarvoice Authentic Reviews.

One customer who rated it five stars via Appliances Online shared a very detailed review: “After 1 month of use this fridge delivers what we expected. Plumbed through the door ice and water, French door configuration, multi-purpose individually temperature controlled pull out drawer, fridge internal layout which has many options for reconfiguration as needed are all strong positives. Some previous reviews indicated significant operating sound levels but we have found that although the fridge does make many different sounds, none are at a level that disturb our kitchen/family space.”

Another customer who reviewed it via The Good Guys said: “It’s our second Electrolux fridge, the original is still going strong and used for overflow for parties or a second drinks / deep freezer.”

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CHiQ

The CHiQ 255L Top Mount Fridge in White (CTM255NW5E).
CHiQ has some of the most competitive prices for smaller capacity full-size fridges, as well as bar fridges.

While not as well-known as some of the brands on this list, CHiQ is worth comparing if you want a smaller fridge or have a tight budget, with many models under $1500. With Australian headquarters in Melbourne, this Chinese-owned brand produces contemporary top mount, side-by-side and bar fridges to suit the needs of everyday households.

As an example, one customer who gave a five star rating of the CHiQ 225L Top Mounted Fridge (pictured here) said: “The CHIQ fridge is perfect for our small rental studio. We needed something with a freezer and a decent-sized fridge, but not too wide. This one fit the bill to a T, and delivery was very quick from Appliance Online.”

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Is Bosch a good brand for a fridge?

Bosch fridges are known for their German engineering, offering premium quality and a focus on innovative features. They often boast advanced technologies like VitaFresh drawers for extended produce freshness, NoFrost technology to prevent ice build-up and high energy efficiency ratings. Some people may find their price points are higher than other brands, with prices typically ranging from around $1600 to $3600.

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Are Hisense fridges good?

Hisense is a well-known fridge brand and widely available, which means it often has competitive prices and features. Some customers are big fans of the brand, with one calling their side-by-side Hisense fridge the “best family fridge”. But details on Productreview.com.au shows that it can be hit-and-miss in terms of what customers think, with reviews ranging from above 4 stars to below 2 stars. So it’s worth considering the particular model, features and other details like the warranty (which is actually a good idea regardless of the brand).

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What to look for when buying a fridge

Choosing the best fridge brand is one thing, but getting a fridge that best suits your home can be another. What we found when we researched the best fridge brands is that ratings can vary a lot depending on the model and style of fridge. So, while it can be helpful to focus on one or two different brands, here are some other important factors to consider that will help you find the right fridge for your home.

Size and capacity

Measure the height, width and depth of the area in which you intend to place your new fridge; also consider the storage capacity you need based on your household’s size and appetite. 

Energy efficiency

Energy-efficient fridges can help save on electricity bills and are more environmentally-friendly – ideally go with a model that has an energy rating of four or above.

Configuration and layout

Common options for fridge configurations include top mount, bottom mount, side-by-side and French door models. Choose the one that best suits your needs and consider the layout of shelves, drawers and compartments inside the fridge.

Features and functions

Consider the features and functions that are important to you. Some popular ones include adjustable shelves, humidity-controlled crisper drawers, ice makers, water dispensers, door-in-door access, temperature control and smart connectivity.

Price and budget

Determine your budget and explore the best-value fridges within that range. Just keep in mind, however, that compromising too much on quality may lead to future repair or replacement costs.

Maintenance

Consider the ease of cleaning and maintaining your prospective fridge. Features such as spill-proof shelves, removable drawers and accessible condenser coils can make the upkeep much more convenient.


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