It’s been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. If that’s the case, we’d argue that your fridge could be considered the heartbeat, quietly humming throughout all those moments spent cooking, feasting and (let’s be honest) midnight snacking.
Given its level of importance within your kitchen, find the right fridge can be a tricky – and sometimes exxy – process, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, you can often snap up the perfect fridge for a fraction of the price if you know where to find the right fridge sales.
Read on for our edit of the best fridge sales on the market right now.
What we’d shop in the fridge sales 2024
Hisense 578 Litre Side By Side Refrigerator, $995 (usually $1295) at Betta
This sleek fridge gives definitive bang for your budget, with all the top-shelf features you could want minus the hefty price tag. Think: generous 578L capacity, touch control, a water dispenser, easy-slide drawers, adjustable spill-proof glass shelves and a removable icemaker.
Key features:
- Multi-function touch control panel
- Electronic temperature control
- Non-plumbed water dispenser
- Humidity-controlled crisper drawer
Fisher & Paykel 487L French Door Fridge, $1791 (usually $1999) at Appliances Online
Larger households will love a classic double-door fridge, ensuring everyone’s favourite foods are always at the ready. With a stylish stainless steel finish, this fridge is as impressive on the outside as it is on the inside, where you’ll find humidity control, anti-spill shelving and Active Smart cooling.
Key features:
- Intelligent temperature monitoring
- Humidity control
- Stainless steel design
- SpillSafe shelving
- Active Smart cooling system keeps food fresh for longer
LG 420L Bottom Mount Fridge Stainless Steel, $1297 (usually $1559) at Appliances Online
Space is often of the utmost importance when it comes to choosing a fridge, and this cleverly designed option makes the most of every millimetre without adding needless bulk. The Moist Balance Crisper keeps your ingredients fresh for your favourite recipes, while the innovative door cooling system has your back when you’ve spent a little too long with the door open, contemplating a midnight snack.
Key features:
- Sleek 700mm width fits most kitchens
- Door cooling system
- Moist Balance crisper
- Bottom-mount configuration
Hisense 242L All Fridge, $749 at The Good Guys
This classic refrigerator is an absolute steal to snap up right now, particularly given its impressive 247L capacity. It has everything you need to keep your snacks and ingredients stored safely, with three adjustable glass shelves and two crisper drawers providing ample versatility.
Key features:
- 242-litre capacity
- Right-hinge door
- 3 adjustable glass shelves
- 2 crisper drawers
- Pairs with a Hisense vertical freezer for side-by-side configuration
Fisher & Paykel Series 9 Integrated Triple Zone Refrigerator, $5999 at Bing Lee
If you’re looking to really invest in your fridge, this customisable option is worth considering – especially given it’s currently available for 5% off. The design is completely modular, meaning you can mix and match with different sizes and finishes that can be hidden entirely by your chosen cabinetry. It’s also flush with features, including adjustable temperatures, chilled water dispenser and an easy-to-use touch control.
Key features:
- Customise with your own kitchen cabinetry
- 3 independent food zones
- Adjustable temperatures to store different foods
- Panel-ready design with 4mm gaps and custom height installation
- Internal water dispenser
- Touch-control panel
- Wi-Fi capability
What is a good price for a new fridge?
As with most purchases, the best price for a new fridge really depends on your budget and the level of features you’re after. Fridges are a costly appliance so definitely do your best to take advantage of the fridge sales we’ve shared, but as a general guide you’ll be spending around $650 on a brand new, bottom-mount refrigerator.
Higher-end models, such as French-door fridges and those with built-in capabilities are much more expensive, ranging from $3000 up to the likes of $18,000. What’s worth the money is entirely subjective, but the good news is that regular fridge sales make it easy to find the best bargain for you.
What month is the cheapest to buy a fridge?
There are obviously perks to shopping during the peak sales seasons in November and June, but you’ll find that most of your favourite retailers will offer a fridge sale throughout the whole year – you just have to know when and where to look! Our detailed round-up of fridge sales is a great place to start, so you’re already halfway there.
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