IceKing fridges here

Both are freestanding and sit under a standard worktop. Inside you’ll find adjustable shelves, a salad crisper and door storage, with a dial thermostat to set the temperature.

Why choose an under-counter larder fridge

It suits a first kitchen, a granny annexe or a holiday let, and works well as a second fridge for drinks and party food. Because it has no ice box, you get more usable fridge space than an under-counter fridge of the same size with a freezer compartment.

How to choose between the two

How much do you keep chilled?

The 55cm fridge is wider and deeper, so it takes a weekly shop for one or two people more comfortably. The 48cm model holds noticeably less, which is plenty for drinks, milk and a few days of fresh food. The product page gives the capacity of each.

Where will it live?

Measure first, then let the gap decide. If you have a full 60cm space, the larger model gives you more room inside and leaves space for air to circulate. If it is going in an outbuilding, garage or unheated utility room, check the product page says it is suitable for the temperatures there.

Running costs and noise

Both carry the same energy rating and the same noise figure, so the choice comes down to size. A fridge runs more efficiently when it isn’t packed tight and the door isn’t left open, so leave some space between items for the cold air to move.

Pairing with a freezer

If you need freezer space too, put one beside it. Browse freestanding freezers, or see fridge freezers if you’d rather have both in one. Every brand’s freestanding fridges are on our freestanding fridges page.

Before you buy

• Measure the gap. Check the height under your worktop as well as the width and depth, and leave the air gaps the instructions ask for.
• Check the door. The door can be swapped to open from the other side, so think about which way suits your kitchen.
• Freestanding, not integrated. These aren’t made to sit behind a kitchen door. For that, see integrated fridges.
• Let it settle. After delivery, leave it standing for a few hours before you switch it on, as the manual advises.

Once it’s running, wipe the shelves and the door seal now and then, and keep the back clear of dust. A clean seal keeps the cold in.

Seeing IceKing in person

If you’d like to see an IceKing fridge before you decide, call us on 01622 541 550 before you visit and we’ll tell you what we have on display at our showrooms.

Buying your IceKing fridge from us

Every appliance comes with a full UK manufacturer guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, usually within 3–7 working days, and we call you to book the day. We can fit your new IceKing fridge and take the old one away: both show as options in your basket, priced before you pay.

Seen it cheaper at a UK online retailer? Under our price-match promise, send us the link and we’ll do our best to match it. If you’d rather talk it through, call us on 01622 541 550 or visit a showroom.

IceKing: your questions answered